CVE-2026-42823

9.9

Microsoft · Azure Logic Apps

An improper access control flaw in Microsoft Azure Logic Apps allows an authenticated attacker to perform unauthorized privilege escalation.

Executive summary

A critical privilege escalation vulnerability in Microsoft Azure Logic Apps allows authenticated users to gain unauthorized elevated access, potentially compromising workflow security.

Vulnerability

The vulnerability involves improper access control (CWE-284) that allows an authenticated attacker (per CVSS vector PR:L) to elevate their privileges within the Logic Apps service over a network.

Business impact

A CVSS score of 9.9 indicates that this vulnerability could lead to a total compromise of the affected environment. Successful exploitation allows an attacker to bypass intended security controls, potentially granting them administrative control over automation workflows and sensitive data integrated with those workflows.

Remediation

Immediate Action: Review the Microsoft Security Update Guide for specific configuration changes or required updates for Azure Logic Apps.

Proactive Monitoring: Monitor for unexpected changes to workflow permissions or unauthorized access attempts by standard service users.

Compensating Controls: Audit current identity and access management (IAM) settings for Logic Apps to ensure that only necessary users have access to critical resources.

Exploitation status

Public Exploit Available: No — there is no confirmed public exploit available in the provided data.

Analyst recommendation

Given the critical severity and the potential for privilege escalation, administrators should immediately review the official Microsoft security documentation for this CVE. Apply any recommended configuration changes or updates to ensure that access controls are properly enforced within your Azure environment.

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