CVE-2026-33109: CWE-284: Improper Access Control in Microsoft Azure Managed Instance for Apache Cassandra
Improper access control in Azure Managed Instance for Apache Cassandra allows an authorized attacker to execute code over a network.
AI Analysis
Technical Summary
This vulnerability (CVE-2026-33109) involves improper access control in Azure Managed Instance for Apache Cassandra, enabling an attacker with some authorization to execute arbitrary code remotely over the network. The CVSS 3.1 vector indicates network attack vector, low attack complexity, privileges required, no user interaction, scope change, and high impact on confidentiality, integrity, and availability. Microsoft has published an official fix and manages patching for this cloud service. Users should consult the Microsoft advisory for detailed remediation status.
Potential Impact
An authorized attacker can remotely execute code on the Azure Managed Instance for Apache Cassandra service, potentially leading to full compromise of the service's confidentiality, integrity, and availability. This could allow unauthorized data access, modification, or service disruption.
Mitigation Recommendations
Microsoft has released an official fix for this vulnerability and manages remediation for the Azure Managed Instance for Apache Cassandra cloud service. Customers should follow the guidance in the Microsoft advisory (https://msrc.microsoft.com/update-guide/vulnerability/CVE-2026-33109) to ensure their instances are updated and protected. No additional customer action beyond applying the official fix is currently required.
CVE-2026-33109: CWE-284: Improper Access Control in Microsoft Azure Managed Instance for Apache Cassandra
Description
Improper access control in Azure Managed Instance for Apache Cassandra allows an authorized attacker to execute code over a network.
CVSS v3.1
Score 9.9critical
Weaknesses
AI-Powered Analysis
Machine-generated threat intelligence
Technical Analysis
This vulnerability (CVE-2026-33109) involves improper access control in Azure Managed Instance for Apache Cassandra, enabling an attacker with some authorization to execute arbitrary code remotely over the network. The CVSS 3.1 vector indicates network attack vector, low attack complexity, privileges required, no user interaction, scope change, and high impact on confidentiality, integrity, and availability. Microsoft has published an official fix and manages patching for this cloud service. Users should consult the Microsoft advisory for detailed remediation status.
Potential Impact
An authorized attacker can remotely execute code on the Azure Managed Instance for Apache Cassandra service, potentially leading to full compromise of the service's confidentiality, integrity, and availability. This could allow unauthorized data access, modification, or service disruption.
Mitigation Recommendations
Microsoft has released an official fix for this vulnerability and manages remediation for the Azure Managed Instance for Apache Cassandra cloud service. Customers should follow the guidance in the Microsoft advisory (https://msrc.microsoft.com/update-guide/vulnerability/CVE-2026-33109) to ensure their instances are updated and protected. No additional customer action beyond applying the official fix is currently required.
Technical Details
- Data Version
- 5.2
- Assigner Short Name
- microsoft
- Date Reserved
- 2026-03-17T20:15:23.720Z
- Cvss Version
- 3.1
- State
- PUBLISHED
- Remediation Level
- official-fix
- Is Cloud Service
- true
- Vendor Advisory Urls
- [{"url":"https://msrc.microsoft.com/update-guide/vulnerability/CVE-2026-33109","vendor":"Microsoft"}]
Threat ID: 69fd029bcbff5d8610389b7b
Added to database: 05/07/2026, 21:22:35 UTC
Last enriched: 06/21/2026, 09:17:30 UTC
Last updated: 07/31/2026, 19:22:58 UTC
Views: 96
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