PatchTheCVECVE-2026-35428: Improper neutralization of special elements used in a command ('command injection') in Azure Cloud Shell allow
CVE-2026-35428 is a critical-severity flaw (CVSS 9.6) affecting azure cloud shell. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.
Improper neutralization of special elements used in a command ('command injection') in Azure Cloud Shell allows an unauthorized attacker to perform spoofing over a network.
Why this priority
- Critical severity
- On your watchlist
No fix is published yet: follow the downgrade or mitigation steps.
Risk facts
| CVSS score | 9.6 (Critical) |
| Attack vector | Network (remote) |
| Attack complexity | Low |
| Privileges needed | None |
| User interaction | Required |
| EPSS exploit chance | 0.9% (top 40%) |
| CISA exploited list | No |
| Weakness | CWE-77 |
| Published | 2026-05-07 |
| Last modified | 2026-10-26 |
Last updated 2026-10-26 · Sources: CVE Program, NVD, CISA KEV, EPSS and vendor advisories · How we score
Am I affected?
Timeline
- Published CVE record published
- Updated Record last modified
Scores and fixes here are computed automatically from those and other public sources. Confirm with the vendor advisory before changing production systems.
Quick answers
How do I fix CVE-2026-35428?
azure cloud shell: mitigate or apply the listed mitigation. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.
Is CVE-2026-35428 being exploited?
CVE-2026-35428 is not on the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities list at the time of the last update. Check again, as this can change.
What does CVE-2026-35428 affect?
CVE-2026-35428 affects azure cloud shell. Severity is critical (CVSS 9.6). Improper neutralization of special elements used in a command ('command injection') in Azure Cloud Shell allows an unauthorized attacker to perform spoofing over a network.
How urgent is CVE-2026-35428?
Priority 54/100. Critical severity; On your watchlist