CVE-2026-63508
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Missing Authentication in Microsoft Planetary Computer Pro

Publication date: 2026-08-07

Last updated on: 2026-08-07

Assigner: Microsoft Corporation

Description
Missing authentication for critical function in Microsoft Planetary Computer Pro 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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CVE-2026-63508

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microsoft planetary_computer *

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CWE ID Description
CWE-306 The product does not perform any authentication for functionality that requires a provable user identity or consumes a significant amount of resources.

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Executive Summary

This vulnerability is a missing authentication issue in Microsoft Planetary Computer Pro. It allows an unauthorized attacker to elevate their privileges over a network without needing to authenticate first.

Detection Guidance

Detection requires monitoring for unauthorized privilege elevation attempts in Microsoft Planetary Computer Pro. Check logs for unusual access patterns or elevated permissions without authentication. Use network monitoring tools to inspect traffic for unprotected critical functions.

Impact Analysis

An attacker could exploit this to gain higher-level access to the system, potentially allowing them to take control of critical functions or steal sensitive data.

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 Planetary Computer Pro as soon as possible to address the missing authentication issue.

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