CVE-2026-66803 Azure Cosmos DB Remote Code Execution Vulnerability

Critical 10.0 Published Updated

An unauthorized attacker can execute code over the network due to improper access control in Azure Cosmos DB.

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-2026-66803?

CVE-2026-66803 is a critical missing authorization vulnerability in Microsoft Azure Cosmos DB, published on 30 Jul 2026. An attacker can exploit it over the internet without logging in, with no action from the victim.

Official description

Improper access control in Azure Cosmos DB allows an unauthorized attacker to execute code over a network.

Weakness: CWE-284

Which versions are affected by CVE-2026-66803?

It affects 1 product.

Products include Microsoft Azure Cosmos Db.

How do I fix CVE-2026-66803?

No fix has been published for CVE-2026-66803 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.

Upgrade, and check permissions on every request on the server, not only in the interface. More about Missing authorization.

Is CVE-2026-66803 being exploited?

There is no known exploitation of CVE-2026-66803 in the wild and no public exploit code.

Sources

Also known as GHSA-ww36-75qc-rhmx.

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