CVE-2026-42823: CWE-284: Improper Access Control in Microsoft Azure Logic Apps
Improper access control in Azure Logic Apps allows an authorized attacker to elevate privileges over a network.
AI Analysis
Technical Summary
This vulnerability (CVE-2026-42823) in Azure Logic Apps is classified under CWE-284 (Improper Access Control). It enables an attacker with some level of authorization to escalate their privileges remotely without user interaction. The CVSS 3.1 base score is 9.9, reflecting critical impact with network attack vector, low attack complexity, no user interaction, and complete compromise of confidentiality, integrity, and availability. Microsoft has published an official fix and is responsible for patching the cloud service. The vendor advisory is available at the Microsoft Security Response Center.
Potential Impact
An attacker with authorized access can exploit this vulnerability to elevate privileges, resulting in full compromise of the affected Azure Logic Apps environment. This includes the potential for unauthorized data access, modification, and disruption of service. The critical CVSS score indicates severe impact on confidentiality, integrity, and availability.
Mitigation Recommendations
Microsoft has released an official fix for this vulnerability and manages remediation for Azure Logic Apps as a cloud service. Customers should verify that their Azure Logic Apps instances are updated according to the Microsoft advisory at https://msrc.microsoft.com/update-guide/vulnerability/CVE-2026-42823. No additional customer action is required beyond ensuring the service is up to date.
CVE-2026-42823: CWE-284: Improper Access Control in Microsoft Azure Logic Apps
Description
Improper access control in Azure Logic Apps allows an authorized attacker to elevate privileges over a network.
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Technical Analysis
This vulnerability (CVE-2026-42823) in Azure Logic Apps is classified under CWE-284 (Improper Access Control). It enables an attacker with some level of authorization to escalate their privileges remotely without user interaction. The CVSS 3.1 base score is 9.9, reflecting critical impact with network attack vector, low attack complexity, no user interaction, and complete compromise of confidentiality, integrity, and availability. Microsoft has published an official fix and is responsible for patching the cloud service. The vendor advisory is available at the Microsoft Security Response Center.
Potential Impact
An attacker with authorized access can exploit this vulnerability to elevate privileges, resulting in full compromise of the affected Azure Logic Apps environment. This includes the potential for unauthorized data access, modification, and disruption of service. The critical CVSS score indicates severe impact on confidentiality, integrity, and availability.
Mitigation Recommendations
Microsoft has released an official fix for this vulnerability and manages remediation for Azure Logic Apps as a cloud service. Customers should verify that their Azure Logic Apps instances are updated according to the Microsoft advisory at https://msrc.microsoft.com/update-guide/vulnerability/CVE-2026-42823. No additional customer action is required beyond ensuring the service is up to date.
Technical Details
- Data Version
- 5.2
- Assigner Short Name
- microsoft
- Date Reserved
- 2026-04-30T14:51:12.702Z
- 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-2026-42823","vendor":"Microsoft"}]
Threat ID: 6a036562cbff5d861008cc60
Added to database: 5/12/2026, 5:37:38 PM
Last enriched: 5/12/2026, 6:08:16 PM
Last updated: 5/13/2026, 4:58:39 AM
Views: 5
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