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CVE-2026-85922: Weak authentication in Azure Key Vault allows an unauthorized attacker to bypass a security feature over a net

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CVE-2026-85922 is a high-severity flaw (CVSS 7.4) affecting azure-keyvault-administration, azure-keyvault-administration, azure-keyvault-certificates. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

Weak authentication in Azure Key Vault allows an unauthorized attacker to bypass a security feature over a network.

Why this priority

  • High severity
  • Remotely exploitable, no login, no user action
  • On your watchlist

A fixed release or distro patch exists.

Risk facts

CVSS score7.4 (High)
Attack vectorNetwork (remote)
Attack complexityHigh
Privileges neededNone
User interactionNone
EPSS exploit chance0.6% (top 51%)
CISA exploited listNo
WeaknessCWE-1390
Published2026-10-13
Last modified2026-10-16
Publisher (CNA): Microsoft Corporation · Vendor: microsoft

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Last updated 2026-10-16 · Sources: CVE Program, NVD, CISA KEV, EPSS and vendor advisories · How we score

Am I affected?

Timeline

microsoft azure-keyvault-administration UPGRADE
Affected: < 1.0.1
Fixed in: 1.0.1
Safe to downgrade to: no unaffected older release
1. Check installed version
apt-cache policy azure-keyvault-administration || rpm -q azure-keyvault-administration || azure-keyvault-administration --version
2. UPGRADE to 1.0.1 (Debian / Ubuntu)
sudo apt update && sudo apt install --only-upgrade azure-keyvault-administration
2. UPGRADE (RHEL / Amazon Linux / Fedora)
sudo dnf upgrade azure-keyvault-administration
Note
Distros often backport fixes without changing the version number. Confirm with the distro advisory or changelog.
microsoft azure-keyvault-administration UPGRADE
Affected: < 4.7.1
Fixed in: 4.7.1
Safe to downgrade to: no unaffected older release
1. Check installed version
apt-cache policy azure-keyvault-administration || rpm -q azure-keyvault-administration || azure-keyvault-administration --version
2. UPGRADE to 4.7.1 (Debian / Ubuntu)
sudo apt update && sudo apt install --only-upgrade azure-keyvault-administration
2. UPGRADE (RHEL / Amazon Linux / Fedora)
sudo dnf upgrade azure-keyvault-administration
Note
Distros often backport fixes without changing the version number. Confirm with the distro advisory or changelog.
microsoft azure-keyvault-certificates UPGRADE
Affected: < 1.0.1
Fixed in: 1.0.1
Safe to downgrade to: no unaffected older release
1. Check installed version
apt-cache policy azure-keyvault-certificates || rpm -q azure-keyvault-certificates || azure-keyvault-certificates --version
2. UPGRADE to 1.0.1 (Debian / Ubuntu)
sudo apt update && sudo apt install --only-upgrade azure-keyvault-certificates
2. UPGRADE (RHEL / Amazon Linux / Fedora)
sudo dnf upgrade azure-keyvault-certificates
Note
Distros often backport fixes without changing the version number. Confirm with the distro advisory or changelog.
microsoft azure-keyvault-certificates UPGRADE
Affected: < 4.11.2
Fixed in: 4.11.2
Safe to downgrade to: no unaffected older release
1. Check installed version
apt-cache policy azure-keyvault-certificates || rpm -q azure-keyvault-certificates || azure-keyvault-certificates --version
2. UPGRADE to 4.11.2 (Debian / Ubuntu)
sudo apt update && sudo apt install --only-upgrade azure-keyvault-certificates
2. UPGRADE (RHEL / Amazon Linux / Fedora)
sudo dnf upgrade azure-keyvault-certificates
Note
Distros often backport fixes without changing the version number. Confirm with the distro advisory or changelog.
microsoft azure-keyvault-keys UPGRADE
Affected: < 4.11.2
Fixed in: 4.11.2
Safe to downgrade to: no unaffected older release
1. Check installed version
apt-cache policy azure-keyvault-keys || rpm -q azure-keyvault-keys || azure-keyvault-keys --version
2. UPGRADE to 4.11.2 (Debian / Ubuntu)
sudo apt update && sudo apt install --only-upgrade azure-keyvault-keys
2. UPGRADE (RHEL / Amazon Linux / Fedora)
sudo dnf upgrade azure-keyvault-keys
Note
Distros often backport fixes without changing the version number. Confirm with the distro advisory or changelog.
microsoft azure-keyvault-secrets UPGRADE
Affected: < 1.0.1
Fixed in: 1.0.1
Safe to downgrade to: no unaffected older release
1. Check installed version
apt-cache policy azure-keyvault-secrets || rpm -q azure-keyvault-secrets || azure-keyvault-secrets --version
2. UPGRADE to 1.0.1 (Debian / Ubuntu)
sudo apt update && sudo apt install --only-upgrade azure-keyvault-secrets
2. UPGRADE (RHEL / Amazon Linux / Fedora)
sudo dnf upgrade azure-keyvault-secrets
Note
Distros often backport fixes without changing the version number. Confirm with the distro advisory or changelog.
Verify at the official source NVD · CVE Program · Report a problem with this page
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-2026-85922?

azure-keyvault-administration: upgrade to 1.0.1; azure-keyvault-administration: upgrade to 4.7.1; azure-keyvault-certificates: upgrade to 1.0.1. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Is CVE-2026-85922 being exploited?

CVE-2026-85922 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-2026-85922 affect?

CVE-2026-85922 affects azure-keyvault-administration, azure-keyvault-administration, azure-keyvault-certificates. Severity is high (CVSS 7.4). Weak authentication in Azure Key Vault allows an unauthorized attacker to bypass a security feature over a network.

How urgent is CVE-2026-85922?

Priority 48/100. High severity; Remotely exploitable, no login, no user action; On your watchlist

Software pages

Azure vulnerabilities · HashiCorp Vault vulnerabilities

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