CVE-2026-23660
Received Received - Intake
Improper Access Control in Azure Portal Windows Admin Center Enables Privilege Escalation

Publication date: 2026-03-10

Last updated on: 2026-03-18

Assigner: Microsoft Corporation

Description
Improper access control in Azure Portal Windows Admin Center allows an authorized attacker to elevate privileges locally.
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Published
2026-03-10
Last Modified
2026-03-18
Generated
2026-06-16
AI Q&A
2026-03-10
EPSS Evaluated
2026-06-15
NVD
CVE-2026-23660
EUVD
EUVD-2026-10581
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Vendor Product Version / Range
microsoft windows_admin_center to 2.6.4 (exc)
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CWE ID Description
CWE-284 The product does not restrict or incorrectly restricts access to a resource from an unauthorized actor.
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Executive Summary

This vulnerability is an improper access control issue in the Azure Portal Windows Admin Center. It allows an authorized attacker to elevate their privileges locally, meaning they can gain higher-level permissions than they should have within the system.

Impact Analysis

The impact of this vulnerability is that an attacker with some level of authorization can increase their privileges on the affected system. This can lead to full control over the system, including the ability to compromise confidentiality, integrity, and availability of data and services.

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Mitigation Strategies

This vulnerability involves improper access control in the Azure Portal Windows Admin Center that allows an authorized attacker to elevate privileges locally.

To mitigate this vulnerability, it is recommended to apply the security updates provided by Microsoft as detailed in their official update guide.

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