CVE-2026-32169: Azure Cloud Shell Elevation of Privilege Vulnerability

Published Mar 19, 2026
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Updated

Azure Cloud Shell Elevation of Privilege Vulnerability

Other sources

Server-side request forgery (ssrf) in Azure Cloud Shell allows an unauthorized attacker to elevate privileges over a network.

— Microsoft

Affected Software

2 affected components
Microsoft Azure Cloud Shell
Microsoft Azure Cloud Shell

Event History

Mar 19, 2026
CVE Published
via Microsoft·02:00 PM
Data Sourced
via Microsoft·02:00 PM
DescriptionSeverityWeaknessAffected Software
Updated
via Microsoft·02:00 PM
Description
CVE Published
via MITRE·09:06 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·09:06 PM
DescriptionSeverity
Data Sourced
via NVD·09:17 PM
DescriptionSeverityWeaknessAffected Software

Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2026-32169?

CVE-2026-32169 has been classified as a high severity vulnerability due to its potential for privilege escalation.

2

How does CVE-2026-32169 affect Azure Cloud Shell?

CVE-2026-32169 allows unauthorized attackers to exploit a server-side request forgery, thereby gaining elevated privileges within Azure Cloud Shell.

3

How do I fix CVE-2026-32169?

To remediate CVE-2026-32169, ensure that all security updates from Microsoft for Azure Cloud Shell are applied immediately.

4

What type of attack is CVE-2026-32169 associated with?

CVE-2026-32169 is associated with a server-side request forgery (SSRF) attack.

5

Can CVE-2026-32169 be exploited remotely?

Yes, CVE-2026-32169 can be exploited remotely, allowing unauthorized access to network resources.

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