CVE-2026-40411: Improper input validation in Azure Virtual Network Gateway allows an authorized attacker to execute code over

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CRITICAL 9.9WATCHLISTMITIGATE

CVE-2026-40411 is a critical-severity flaw (CVSS 9.9) affecting azure virtual network gateway. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

Improper input validation in Azure Virtual Network Gateway allows an authorized attacker to execute code 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	9.9 (Critical)
Attack vector	Network (remote)
Attack complexity	Low
Privileges needed	Low
User interaction	None
EPSS exploit chance	0.5% (top 56%)
CISA exploited list	No
Weakness	CWE-20
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-virtual-network-gateway || rpm -q azure-virtual-network-gateway || azure-virtual-network-gateway --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-2026-40411?

azure virtual network gateway: mitigate or apply the listed mitigation. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Is CVE-2026-40411 being exploited?

CVE-2026-40411 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-2026-40411 affect?

CVE-2026-40411 affects azure virtual network gateway. Severity is critical (CVSS 9.9). Improper input validation in Azure Virtual Network Gateway allows an authorized attacker to execute code over a network.

How urgent is CVE-2026-40411?

Priority 51/100. Critical severity; On your watchlist

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