CVE-2026-33105
Received Received - Intake
Improper Authorization in Azure Kubernetes Service Enables Privilege Escalation

Publication date: 2026-04-03

Last updated on: 2026-04-06

Assigner: Microsoft Corporation

Description
Improper authorization in Microsoft Azure Kubernetes Service allows an unauthorized attacker to elevate privileges over a network.
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Published
2026-04-03
Last Modified
2026-04-06
Generated
2026-06-16
AI Q&A
2026-04-03
EPSS Evaluated
2026-06-15
NVD
CVE-2026-33105
EUVD
EUVD-2026-18562
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microsoft azure_kubernetes_service *
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CWE ID Description
CWE-863 The product performs an authorization check when an actor attempts to access a resource or perform an action, but it does not correctly perform the check.
CWE-285 The product does not perform or incorrectly performs an authorization check when an actor attempts to access a resource or perform an action.
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Executive Summary

This vulnerability is an improper authorization issue in Microsoft Azure Kubernetes Service that allows an unauthorized attacker to elevate their privileges over a network.

Impact Analysis

The vulnerability can have a critical impact by allowing an attacker to gain elevated privileges without authorization, potentially leading to full control over affected systems and compromising confidentiality, integrity, and availability.

Compliance Impact

The vulnerability allows an unauthorized attacker to elevate privileges over a network in Microsoft Azure Kubernetes Service, which can lead to unauthorized access and control over sensitive data and systems.

Such unauthorized privilege escalation can result in violations of compliance requirements under standards like GDPR and HIPAA, which mandate strict controls over access to personal and protected health information.

Therefore, this vulnerability poses a significant risk to maintaining compliance with these regulations due to potential data breaches and unauthorized data manipulation.

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