CVE-2026-63522: Incorrect permission assignment for critical resource in Azure SQL Database allows an authorized attacker to e

Routine

HIGH 7.8WATCHLISTMITIGATE

CVE-2026-63522 is a high-severity flaw (CVSS 7.8) affecting azure sql database. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

Incorrect permission assignment for critical resource in Azure SQL Database allows an authorized attacker to elevate privileges locally.

Why this priority

High severity
On your watchlist

A fixed release or distro patch exists.

Risk facts

CVSS score	7.8 (High)
Attack vector	Local
Attack complexity	Low
Privileges needed	Low
User interaction	None
EPSS exploit chance	0.3% (top 79%)
CISA exploited list	No
Weakness	CWE-732
Published	2026-08-11
Last modified	2026-10-24

Publisher (CNA): Microsoft Corporation · Vendor: microsoft

Last updated 2026-10-24 · Sources: CVE Program, NVD, CISA KEV, EPSS and vendor advisories · How we score

Am I affected?

Timeline

2026-08-11 17:18 UTCPublished CVE record published
2026-10-24 16:10 UTCUpdated Record last modified

microsoft azure sql database MITIGATE

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-sql-database || rpm -q azure-sql-database || azure-sql-database --version

No fixed or unaffected release known

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

Exact fixes by distribution

A distro patch exists: prefer upgrading over downgrading.

Fedora 46 · clementine · FIXED · 1.4.2-1.fc46 · FEDORA-2026-3e748ef4d3 · source

sudo dnf upgrade --advisory=FEDORA-2026-3e748ef4d3

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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-2026-63522?

azure sql database: mitigate or apply the listed mitigation. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Is CVE-2026-63522 being exploited?

CVE-2026-63522 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-2026-63522 affect?

CVE-2026-63522 affects azure sql database. Severity is high (CVSS 7.8). Incorrect permission assignment for critical resource in Azure SQL Database allows an authorized attacker to elevate privileges locally.

How urgent is CVE-2026-63522?

Priority 38/100. High severity; On your watchlist

Software pages

Azure vulnerabilities

Related CVEs

CVE-2026-56162 CRITICAL 10.0 MITIGATE Improper authentication in Azure SQL Database allows an unauthorized attacker to elevate privileges over a net

References

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