CVE-2026-24302CWE-284

Azure Arc Elevation of Privilege Vulnerability

High · published February 5, 2026

CVSS v3.1
8.6
EPSS
2%
Percentile
74.4
In the wild
Unconfirmed
What it is

⚡ An unauthorized attacker could elevate their privileges in Azure Arc with just a simple misconfiguration! Think of Azure Arc like an exclusive club with a hidden backdoor that lets anyone slip in without a proper ID check. With this vulnerability, it’s as if the bouncer is taking a coffee break and not checking who walks through the door! This flaw could lead to a malicious actor gaining unchecked access, allowing them to execute commands and access sensitive data, potentially wreaking havoc on your network. Imagine the chaos if a guest suddenly begins rearranging the entire club or accessing private VIP areas!

Put simply

Think of Azure Arc like an exclusive club with a hidden backdoor that lets anyone slip in without a proper ID check. With this vulnerability, it’s as if the bouncer is taking a coffee break and not checking who walks through the door! The vulnerability arises due to improper access control mechanisms in Azure Arc, which fail to restrict unauthorized users from elevating their privileges over the network.

What to do

This flaw could lead to a malicious actor gaining unchecked access, allowing them to execute commands and access sensitive data, potentially wreaking havoc on your network. Imagine the chaos if a guest suddenly begins rearranging the entire club or accessing private VIP areas! To mitigate this risk, review and strengthen your access control policies within Azure Arc, ensuring only authorized personnel have elevated permissions. Regular audits and updates can help keep unauthorized users at bay. Don't forget to monitor your logs for any suspicious activities! This is fixable! Follow these steps, and you'll bolster your defenses in no time! 🛡️

The record
Technical detail
CVSS v3.1
8.6 · HIGH
Vector
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:C/C:H/I:N/A:N/E:U/RL:O/RC:C
CVSS v4.0
Not supplied
EPSS
0.01520 · 74.4th percentile
Weakness
CWE-284 · Improper Access Control
Published
2026-02-05T22:13Z
EPSS history
Timeline
  • 05 FEB 22:13Z
    Azure Arc Elevation of Privilege Vulnerability
    cvelistv5