CVE-2026-63522 Azure SQL Database Elevation of Privilege Vulnerability

High 7.8 Published 11 Aug 2026 Updated 28 Oct 2026

An authorized attacker can elevate privileges locally in Azure SQL Database due to incorrect permission assignments on critical resources.

Exploited in the wild: Not known
Login needed: Any signed-in user
Attackable: Local or same network only
Victim action needed: Not needed
Fix: None listed

What is CVE-2026-63522?

CVE-2026-63522 is a high-severity vulnerability in Microsoft Azure SQL Database, published on 11 Aug 2026. It can only be exploited from the same machine or local network, with no action from the victim.

Official description

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

Weakness: CWE-732

Which versions are affected by CVE-2026-63522?

It affects 1 product.

Products include Microsoft Azure Sql Database.

How do I fix CVE-2026-63522?

No fix has been published for CVE-2026-63522 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.

Is CVE-2026-63522 being exploited?

There is no known exploitation of CVE-2026-63522 in the wild and no public exploit code.

Sources

Also known as GHSA-m865-8php-8jxv.