Microsoft Azure Kubernetes Service Improper Authorization Vulnerability Allowing Privilege Escalation

Vulnerability

A vulnerability exists in Microsoft Azure Kubernetes Service due to improper authorization, enabling an unauthorized attacker to elevate privileges over the network. This issue has been classified as a critical elevation of privilege vulnerability.

Impact

Exploitation of this vulnerability could lead to unauthorized privilege escalation, allowing attackers to gain elevated rights within the affected Kubernetes environment.

Added: Apr 3, 2026, 12:18 AM
Updated: Apr 3, 2026, 12:18 AM

Vulnerability Rating

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spread
0.0
impact
5.0
exploitability
4.7
remediation
0.0
relevance
5.2
threat
0.0
urgency
2.9
incentive
0.0

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