CVE-2026-50481: Azure Active Directory Elevation of Privilege Vulnerability
Published Aug 6, 2026
·Updated
Azure Active Directory Elevation of Privilege Vulnerability
Other sources
Modification of assumed-immutable data (maid) in Azure Active Directory allows an authorized attacker to elevate privileges over a network.
— Microsoft
Affected Software
1 affected component
Microsoft Azure Active Directory
Event History
Aug 6, 2026
CVE Published
via Microsoft·02:00 PM
Data Sourced
via Microsoft·02:00 PM
DescriptionSeverityWeakness
Data Sourced
via Microsoft·02:00 PM
Affected Software
Updated
via Microsoft·02:00 PM
Description
CVE Published
via MITRE·10:37 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·10:37 PM
DescriptionSeverity
Frequently Asked Questions
1
What is the severity of CVE-2026-50481?
The severity of CVE-2026-50481 is critical with a score of 9.9.
2
How do I fix CVE-2026-50481?
To fix CVE-2026-50481, ensure that you apply the latest security updates provided by Microsoft for Azure Active Directory.
3
What type of attack does CVE-2026-50481 involve?
CVE-2026-50481 involves an elevation of privilege attack that can be executed by an authorized attacker.
4
What systems are affected by CVE-2026-50481?
CVE-2026-50481 affects Microsoft Azure Active Directory.
5
Is user interaction required for CVE-2026-50481 to be exploited?
No, user interaction is not required to exploit CVE-2026-50481.