Status: UPDATED | Advisory ID: CVE-2026-50516
| CVE | CVE-2026-50516 |
| CVSS Score / Version | 9.4 (Critical) / CVSS v3.1 |
| Updated | 2026-09-20 |
| CVSS Vector | CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:L |
| CVSS Prose | attack vector is network; attack complexity is low; privileges required is none; user interaction is none; scope is unchanged; confidentiality impact is high; integrity impact is high; availability impact is low. |
| Affected products | Microsoft Azure Kubernetes Service (AKS) |
| Classified as | CWE-306 (Missing Authentication for Critical Function) |
| Exploitation prediction (EPSS) | 0.83% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days (56% percentile) -- FIRST.org's EPSS model. |
| Vendor | Product | Affected Versions | Patch Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| Microsoft | Azure Kubernetes Service (AKS) |
| Subsystems | Cloud-Connected OT/IIoT Platforms |
| Sectors | All Sectors |
Missing authentication for critical function in Microsoft Azure Kubernetes Service allows an unauthorized attacker to elevate privileges over a network.
Monitor Microsoft's web page for any future patch releases. See vendor advisory link below.