Azure Arc SQL Server Extension Elevation of Privilege Vulnerability
Summary
Permissive cross-domain policy with untrusted domains in Azure Arc allows an unauthorized attacker to elevate privileges over a network. Published in September 2026 Security Updates. MSRC exploitability: Publicly Disclosed:No;Exploited:No;Latest Software Release:Exploitation Less Likely.
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.
Operator check
Review the Microsoft Security Update Guide entry for CVE-2026-62895. Confirm whether Azure Arc is deployed, then apply the current security update or documented mitigation. CVSS score: 8.8.
Sources
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