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Authenticated low-privilege attacker (PR:L) over network with no interaction; improper authorization crosses tenant/authorization boundary (S:C) enabling full C/I/A impact in a multi-tenant DBaaS.
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Improper authorization in Azure Database for PostgreSQL allows an authorized attacker to elevate privileges over a network.
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Privilege escalation in Azure Database for PostgreSQL allows an authenticated attacker with low privileges to elevate privileges over the network, potentially achieving full control over database resources. With a critical CVSS score of 9.9 due to scope change and high impact, the flaw requires a valid low-privileged identity to exploit; no public exploit code has been identified at time of analysis.
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| Exploitation | Requires a valid, low-privileged authenticated identity with existing access to Azure Database for PostgreSQL (PR:L) - for example a limited database role or a scoped Azure RBAC/subscription principal; it is NOT exploitable by fully unauthenticated internet attackers. … Additional conditions and limiting factors are described in the full assessment. |
| Risk Assessment | This is a high-priority issue on paper: the vendor (Microsoft) CVSS 3.1 vector AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:C/C:H/I:H/A:H yields 9.9, driven by low attack complexity, no user interaction, a scope change (S:C), and total confidentiality/integrity/availability impact - consistent with an authorization flaw letting a low-privileged, already-authenticated tenant escape its authorization boundary in a multi-tenant managed database. … Full risk analysis with EPSS, KEV, and SSVC signal comparison available after sign-in. |
| Exploit Scenario | Full exploit scenario with step-by-step reproduction available after sign-in. |
| Remediation | Vendor-released patch: Microsoft applies a server-side fix for Azure Database for PostgreSQL; ensure your instance is updated to the latest version per the MSRC advisory (https://msrc.microsoft.com/update-guide/vulnerability/CVE-2026-85878). … Detailed patch versions, workarounds, and compensating controls in full report. |
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Within 24 hours: inventory all Azure Database for PostgreSQL instances, review audit logs for privilege escalation attempts, restrict network access to trusted IP ranges, and enforce least privilege for database users. …
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EUVD-2026-82597
GHSA-9vgx-8238-xgwc