CVE-2026-47280 Azure Resource Manager Elevation of Privilege Vulnerability

Critical 10.0 Published Updated

An improper authentication flaw in Azure Resource Manager allows unauthorized attackers to elevate privileges over the network.

Exploited in the wild
Not known
Login needed
Not needed
Attackable
Over the internet
Victim action needed
Not needed
Fix
None listed

What is CVE-2026-47280?

CVE-2026-47280 is a critical vulnerability in Microsoft Azure Resource Manager, published on 22 May 2026. An attacker can exploit it over the internet without logging in, with no action from the victim.

Official description

Improper authentication in Azure Resource Manager (ARM) allows an unauthorized attacker to elevate privileges over a network.

Weakness: CWE-287

Which versions are affected by CVE-2026-47280?

It affects 1 product.

Products include Microsoft Azure Resource Manager.

How do I fix CVE-2026-47280?

No fix has been published for CVE-2026-47280 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.

Is CVE-2026-47280 being exploited?

There is no known exploitation of CVE-2026-47280 in the wild and no public exploit code.

Sources

Also known as GHSA-q9gj-2hh6-3882.

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