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Microsoft Security Response CenterCVE-2026-56163

Microsoft Azure Kubernetes Service Elevation of Privilege Vulnerability

Missing authentication for critical function in Microsoft Azure Kubernetes Service allows an unauthorized attacker to elevate privileges over a network.

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10.0CVSS out of 10Critical severity
Scope

What the vendor says is affected

  • Azure Kubernetes Service
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  1. Published by Microsoft Security Response Center

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CVEs named in this advisory

CVE-2026-56163View CVSS, KEV, EPSS, and threat context
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