CVE-2026-69400

Received Received - Intake

Path Traversal in Azure Logic Apps

Publication date: 2026-08-20

Last updated on: 2026-08-20

Assigner: Microsoft Corporation

Description

Improper limitation of a pathname to a restricted directory ('path traversal') in Azure Logic Apps allows an unauthorized attacker to elevate privileges over a network.

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Meta Information

Published

2026-08-20

Last Modified

2026-08-20

Generated

2026-08-21

AI Q&A

2026-08-21

EPSS Evaluated

N/A

NVD

CVE-2026-69400

EUVD

EUVD-2026-63626

Affected Vendors & Products

Vendor	Product	Version / Range
microsoft	azure_logic_apps	*

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Exploitability

CWE

KEV

CWE ID	Description
CWE-22	The product uses external input to construct a pathname that is intended to identify a file or directory that is located underneath a restricted parent directory, but the product does not properly neutralize special elements within the pathname that can cause the pathname to resolve to a location that is outside of the restricted directory.

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Executive Summary

This is a path traversal vulnerability in Azure Logic Apps that allows an unauthorized attacker to bypass restrictions and access restricted directories over a network. It enables privilege escalation by manipulating file paths.

Impact Analysis

An attacker could exploit this to gain elevated privileges, potentially accessing sensitive data, executing unauthorized actions, or taking control of affected systems. The high CVSS score (9.6) indicates severe impact.

Compliance Impact

This vulnerability could lead to unauthorized data access or modification, violating compliance requirements for GDPR (data protection) and HIPAA (health information security). Non-compliance risks include fines and legal penalties.

Mitigation Strategies

Apply the latest security updates from Microsoft for Azure Logic Apps immediately. Review and restrict network access to Azure Logic Apps instances. Monitor for unusual privilege escalation attempts or unauthorized access patterns.

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