PatchTheCEVCVE-2026-57104: Improper neutralization of input during web page generation ('cross-site scripting') in Azure Storage Explorer
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HIGH 8.8WATCHLISTUPGRADE
CVE-2026-57104 is a high-severity flaw (CVSS 8.8) affecting azure storage explorer. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.
Improper neutralization of input during web page generation ('cross-site scripting') in Azure Storage Explorer allows an unauthorized attacker to elevate privileges over a network.
Why this priority
- High severity
- On your watchlist
A fixed release or distro patch exists.
Risk facts
| CVSS score | 8.8 (High) |
| Attack vector | Network (remote) |
| Attack complexity | Low |
| Privileges needed | None |
| User interaction | Required |
| EPSS exploit chance | 0.9% (top 42%) |
| CISA exploited list | No |
| Weakness | CWE-79 |
| Published | 2026-08-11 |
| Last modified | 2026-10-23 |
Publisher (CNA): Microsoft Corporation · Vendor: microsoft
Am I affected?
Timeline
- Published CVE record published
- Updated Record last modified
microsoft azure storage explorer UPGRADE
Affected: < 1.45.0
Fixed in: 1.45.0
Safe to downgrade to: no unaffected older release
1. Check installed version
apt-cache policy azure-storage-explorer || rpm -q azure-storage-explorer || azure-storage-explorer --version
2. UPGRADE to 1.45.0 (Debian / Ubuntu)
sudo apt update && sudo apt install --only-upgrade azure-storage-explorer
2. UPGRADE (RHEL / Amazon Linux / Fedora)
sudo dnf upgrade azure-storage-explorer
Note
Distros often backport fixes without changing the version number. Confirm with the distro advisory or changelog.
Exact fixes by distribution
Fedora 46 · diffoscope · FIXED · 335-1.fc46 · FEDORA-2026-e4c4cc0856 · source
sudo dnf upgrade --advisory=FEDORA-2026-e4c4cc0856
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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.