CVE-2026-35430: Authorization bypass through user-controlled key in Azure Privileged Identity Management (PIM) allows an autho

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CVE-2026-35430 is a high-severity flaw (CVSS 8.8) affecting azure privileged identity management. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

Authorization bypass through user-controlled key in Azure Privileged Identity Management (PIM) allows an authorized attacker to elevate privileges over a network.

Why this priority

High severity
On your watchlist

No fix is published yet: follow the downgrade or mitigation steps.

Risk facts

CVSS score	8.8 (High)
Attack vector	Network (remote)
Attack complexity	Low
Privileges needed	Low
User interaction	None
EPSS exploit chance	0.4% (top 63%)
CISA exploited list	No
Weakness	CWE-639
Published	2026-05-22
Last modified	2026-07-23

Publisher (CNA): Microsoft Corporation · Vendor: microsoft

Last updated 2026-07-23 · Sources: CVE Program, NVD, CISA KEV, EPSS and vendor advisories · How we score

Am I affected?

Timeline

2026-05-22 23:16 UTCPublished CVE record published
2026-07-23 11:10 UTCUpdated Record last modified

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Affected: all versions

Fixed in: no fixed release known

Safe to downgrade to: no unaffected older release

1. Check installed version

apt-cache policy azure-privileged-identity-management || rpm -q azure-privileged-identity-management || azure-privileged-identity-management --version

No fixed or unaffected release known

Apply the vendor mitigation from the advisory, disable the affected feature, or restrict network access.

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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-2026-35430?

azure privileged identity management: mitigate or apply the listed mitigation. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Is CVE-2026-35430 being exploited?

CVE-2026-35430 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-2026-35430 affect?

CVE-2026-35430 affects azure privileged identity management. Severity is high (CVSS 8.8). Authorization bypass through user-controlled key in Azure Privileged Identity Management (PIM) allows an authorized attacker to elevate privileges over a network.

How urgent is CVE-2026-35430?

Priority 45/100. High severity; On your watchlist

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