Azure SQL Database Elevation of Privilege Vulnerability

Date Aug 6, 2026

Type Patch Tuesday

Signal Critical vendor advisory

Vendor / Product Microsoft · Azure SQL Database

CVE CVE-2026-56162

Critical vendor advisory CVE-2026-56162

Summary

Improper authentication in Azure SQL Database allows an unauthorized attacker to elevate privileges over a network. Published in August 2026 Early Security Updates. MSRC exploitability: Publicly Disclosed:No;Exploited:No;Latest Software Release:N/A.

Why it matters

Microsoft published this item through its Security Update Guide, making it part of Patch Tuesday triage for affected Windows, cloud, or application estates. EPSS percentile: 40%.

Operator check

Review the Microsoft Security Update Guide entry for CVE-2026-56162. Confirm whether Azure SQL Database is deployed, then apply the current security update or documented mitigation. CVSS score: 10.0. EPSS probability: 0.5%; percentile: 40%.

Sources

MSRC 2026-Aug Security Update Guide NVD — CVE-2026-56162

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