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CVE-2026-56163

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Description

Missing authentication for critical function in Microsoft Azure Kubernetes Service allows an unauthorized attacker to elevate privileges over a network.

Severity
CRITICAL
CVSS score
10.0 (v3.1)
Vulnerability status
Analyzed
Source identifier
Published
2026-07-24 15:18:33.030000
Last modified
2026-10-24 13:10:00.147000
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  "id": "CVE-2026-56163",
  "sourceIdentifier": "[email protected]",
  "published": "2026-07-24T15:18:33.030",
  "lastModified": "2026-10-24T13:10:00.147",
  "vulnStatus": "Analyzed",
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      "sourceIdentifier": "[email protected]",
      "tags": [
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    }
  ],
  "descriptions": [
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      "lang": "en",
      "value": "Missing authentication for critical function in Microsoft Azure Kubernetes Service allows an unauthorized attacker to elevate privileges over a network."
    },
    {
      "lang": "es",
      "value": "Falta de autenticación para función crítica en Microsoft Azure Kubernetes Service permite a un atacante no autorizado elevar privilegios a través de una red."
    }
  ],
  "affected": [
    {
      "source": "[email protected]",
      "affectedData": [
        {
          "vendor": "Microsoft",
          "product": "Azure Kubernetes Service",
          "versions": [
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            }
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        }
      ]
    }
  ],
  "metrics": {
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          "vectorString": "CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:C/C:H/I:H/A:H",
          "baseScore": 10.0,
          "baseSeverity": "CRITICAL",
          "attackVector": "NETWORK",
          "attackComplexity": "LOW",
          "privilegesRequired": "NONE",
          "userInteraction": "NONE",
          "scope": "CHANGED",
          "confidentialityImpact": "HIGH",
          "integrityImpact": "HIGH",
          "availabilityImpact": "HIGH"
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      }
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  "references": [
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      "url": "https://msrc.microsoft.com/update-guide/vulnerability/CVE-2026-56163",
      "source": "[email protected]",
      "tags": [
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      ]
    }
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}