CVE-2026-59118
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Improper Authorization in Microsoft Power Apps

Publication date: 2026-08-07

Last updated on: 2026-08-07

Assigner: Microsoft Corporation

Description
Improper authorization in Microsoft Power Apps allows an unauthorized attacker to elevate privileges over a network.

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Published
2026-08-07
Last Modified
2026-08-07
Generated
2026-08-07
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2026-08-07
EPSS Evaluated
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CVE-2026-59118

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microsoft power_apps *

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CWE ID Description
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 Power Apps. It allows an unauthorized attacker to gain elevated privileges over a network without proper access rights.

Impact Analysis

An attacker could exploit this to gain higher access levels than intended, potentially allowing them to view, modify, or delete sensitive data, or perform unauthorized actions within the Power Apps environment.

Compliance Impact

This vulnerability could lead to unauthorized access to personal or sensitive data, violating compliance requirements such as GDPR or HIPAA, which mandate strict access controls and data protection measures.

Mitigation Strategies

Apply the latest security updates from Microsoft for Power Apps as soon as they become available to address the improper authorization issue.

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