CVE-2026-62873
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Improper Signature Verification in Microsoft 365 Admin Center

Vulnerability report for CVE-2026-62873, including description, CVSS score, EPSS score, affected products, exploitability, helpful resources, and attack-flow context.

Publication date: 2026-08-07

Last updated on: 2026-08-07

Assigner: Microsoft Corporation

Description

Improper verification of cryptographic signature in Microsoft 365 Admin Center allows an unauthorized attacker to elevate privileges over a network.

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Published
2026-08-07
Last Modified
2026-08-07
Generated
2026-08-27
AI Q&A
2026-08-07
EPSS Evaluated
2026-08-26
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microsoft windows_admin_center *

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Exploitability

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CWE ID Description
CWE-347 The product does not verify, or incorrectly verifies, the cryptographic signature for data.

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Executive Summary

This vulnerability involves improper verification of cryptographic signatures in Microsoft 365 Admin Center. An attacker can exploit this to elevate their privileges over a network without authorization.

Detection Guidance

Detection requires reviewing Microsoft 365 Admin Center logs for unusual privilege elevation events or unauthorized cryptographic signature verifications. Check for unexpected admin account changes or elevated access patterns.

Impact Analysis

An attacker could gain elevated access to Microsoft 365 Admin Center, potentially allowing them to take control of administrative functions, access sensitive data, or perform unauthorized actions.

Compliance Impact

This vulnerability could lead to unauthorized access to 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 Microsoft 365 Admin Center immediately to address the improper cryptographic signature verification issue.

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