CVE-2026-21227: CWE-22: Improper Limitation of a Pathname to a Restricted Directory ('Path Traversal') in Microsoft Azure Logic Apps
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.
AI Analysis
Technical Summary
This vulnerability (CVE-2026-21227) involves improper limitation of a pathname to a restricted directory (CWE-22) in Microsoft Azure Logic Apps. It enables an unauthorized attacker to perform path traversal attacks, potentially elevating privileges over a network. The CVSS 3.1 base score is 8.2, reflecting high impact on confidentiality and low impact on integrity, with no impact on availability. The vulnerability is publicly known and a patch is available from Microsoft, although specific patch links were not provided. The product is not a cloud service, so remediation requires applying the vendor patch.
Potential Impact
Successful exploitation can lead to unauthorized privilege elevation over a network, primarily impacting confidentiality with high severity. Integrity impact is low, and availability is not affected. No known exploits are currently reported in the wild.
Mitigation Recommendations
A patch is available from Microsoft to remediate this vulnerability. Organizations using Azure Logic Apps should apply the official patch as soon as possible. Since this is not a cloud service vulnerability, remediation requires direct patching of affected installations. No additional vendor advisory content was provided, so check Microsoft’s official security updates for the latest patch details and deployment instructions.
CVE-2026-21227: CWE-22: Improper Limitation of a Pathname to a Restricted Directory ('Path Traversal') in Microsoft Azure Logic Apps
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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Technical Analysis
This vulnerability (CVE-2026-21227) involves improper limitation of a pathname to a restricted directory (CWE-22) in Microsoft Azure Logic Apps. It enables an unauthorized attacker to perform path traversal attacks, potentially elevating privileges over a network. The CVSS 3.1 base score is 8.2, reflecting high impact on confidentiality and low impact on integrity, with no impact on availability. The vulnerability is publicly known and a patch is available from Microsoft, although specific patch links were not provided. The product is not a cloud service, so remediation requires applying the vendor patch.
Potential Impact
Successful exploitation can lead to unauthorized privilege elevation over a network, primarily impacting confidentiality with high severity. Integrity impact is low, and availability is not affected. No known exploits are currently reported in the wild.
Mitigation Recommendations
A patch is available from Microsoft to remediate this vulnerability. Organizations using Azure Logic Apps should apply the official patch as soon as possible. Since this is not a cloud service vulnerability, remediation requires direct patching of affected installations. No additional vendor advisory content was provided, so check Microsoft’s official security updates for the latest patch details and deployment instructions.
Technical Details
- Data Version
- 5.2
- Assigner Short Name
- microsoft
- Date Reserved
- 2025-12-11T21:02:05.732Z
- Cvss Version
- 3.1
- State
- PUBLISHED
Threat ID: 6972ad5b4623b1157c962b9a
Added to database: 1/22/2026, 11:06:03 PM
Last enriched: 4/3/2026, 12:54:08 PM
Last updated: 5/10/2026, 10:52:47 AM
Views: 138
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