CVE-2026-21226: Azure Core shared client library for Python Remote Code Execution Vulnerability

Published Jan 13, 2026
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Updated

Azure Core shared client library for Python Remote Code Execution Vulnerability

Other sources

Deserialization of untrusted data in Azure Core shared client library for Python allows an authorized attacker to execute code over a network.

Microsoft

Affected Software

6 affected componentsFixes available
Microsoft Azure Core shared client library for Python
pip/azure-core<1.38.0
1.38.0
Microsoft Azure Sdk For Python>=1.1.0<=1.38.0
Microsoft Azure Core Shared Client Library Python>=1.1.0<1.38.0
Microsoft Azure Core shared client library for Python<1.38.0
1.38.0
IBM Netezza Software<=11.3.0.3-IF2

Remediation

Recommended actions to resolve this vulnerability, in priority order.

  1. Upgrade

    Upgrade pip/azure-core to a version that resolves this vulnerability.

    Fixed in 1.38.0
  2. Upgrade

    Upgrade to a fixed release to a version that resolves this vulnerability.

    Fixed in 1.38.0

Event History

Jan 13, 2026
CVE Published
via Microsoft·08:00 AM
Data Sourced
via Microsoft·08:00 AM
DescriptionSeverityWeaknessAffected Software
Updated
via Microsoft·04:00 PM
Description
CVE Published
via MITRE·06:04 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·06:04 PM
DescriptionSeverity
Data Sourced
via NVD·07:16 PM
DescriptionSeverityWeaknessAffected Software
Advisory Published
via GitHub·09:31 PM
Data Sourced
via GitHub·09:31 PM
DescriptionSeverityWeaknessAffected Software
Aug 20, 2026
Data Sourced
via IBM·12:00 AM
DescriptionAffected Software

Parent advisories

This vulnerability appears in the following advisories.

Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2026-21226?

CVE-2026-21226 is categorized with a high severity score due to its potential for remote code execution.

2

How do I fix CVE-2026-21226?

To mitigate CVE-2026-21226, update to the latest version of the Azure Core shared client library for Python as provided in the official patch.

3

What type of vulnerability is CVE-2026-21226?

CVE-2026-21226 is a remote code execution vulnerability caused by the deserialization of untrusted data.

4

Who is affected by CVE-2026-21226?

CVE-2026-21226 affects users of the Azure Core shared client library for Python who have not applied the necessary security updates.

5

Can CVE-2026-21226 be exploited remotely?

Yes, CVE-2026-21226 can be exploited remotely by an authorized attacker to execute arbitrary code.

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