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Microsoft Security Response CenterCVE-2026-42834

Windows Admin Center in Azure Portal Elevation of Privilege Vulnerability

Improper access control in Windows Admin Center allows an authorized attacker to elevate privileges over a network.

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7.8CVSS out of 10High severity
Scope

What the vendor says is affected

  • Windows Admin Center in Azure Portal

Versions the vendor lists as fixed

  • 0.72.0.0.
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  1. Published by Microsoft Security Response Center

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CVE-2026-42834View CVSS, KEV, EPSS, and threat context
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