CVE-2026-21227CWE-22

Azure Logic Apps Elevation of Privilege Vulnerability

High · published January 22, 2026

CVSS v3.1
8.2
EPSS
1%
Percentile
46.6
In the wild
Unconfirmed
What it is

🚨 A sneaky path traversal vulnerability in Azure Logic Apps could let an unauthorized attacker elevate their privileges — yikes! ⚡ Think of it as a delivery driver who has access to one building but finds a way to slip through a back door into a secure area, gaining access to sensitive packages beyond their reach. If exploited, an attacker could gain elevated privileges over the network, potentially accessing confidential data and taking control of critical functionalities. This could lead to data leaks, unauthorized actions, and severe disruption of services, making it a high-stakes situation.

Put simply

Think of it as a delivery driver who has access to one building but finds a way to slip through a back door into a secure area, gaining access to sensitive packages beyond their reach. This flaw arises from improper limitations on file paths, allowing attackers to traverse directories beyond the intended scope. Essentially, it enables unauthorized users to access and manipulate resources they shouldn't have access to within Azure Logic Apps.

What to do

If exploited, an attacker could gain elevated privileges over the network, potentially accessing confidential data and taking control of critical functionalities. This could lead to data leaks, unauthorized actions, and severe disruption of services, making it a high-stakes situation. To mitigate this vulnerability, ensure that Azure Logic Apps are configured to restrict path access properly. Regularly review permissions and implement strict validation for all input paths. Patching to the latest version is essential for maintaining security. You've got this! By taking these steps, you're on your way to securing your systems! 🛡️

The record
Technical detail
CVSS v3.1
8.2 · HIGH
Vector
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:L/A:N/E:U/RL:O/RC:C
CVSS v4.0
Not supplied
EPSS
0.00573 · 46.6th percentile
Weakness
CWE-22 · Improper Limitation of a Pathname to a Restricted Directory ('Path Traversal')
Published
2026-01-22T22:47Z
EPSS history
Timeline
  • 22 JAN 22:47Z
    Azure Logic Apps Elevation of Privilege Vulnerability
    cvelistv5