CVE-2026-50481
published 2026-08-07CVE-2026-50481: Modification of assumed-immutable data (maid) in Azure Active Directory allows an authorized attacker to elevate privileges over a network.
PriorityP265critical9.9CVSS 3.1
AVNACLPRLUINSCCHIHAL
EPSS
0.56%
44.5th percentile
Modification of assumed-immutable data (maid) in Azure Active Directory allows an authorized attacker to elevate privileges over a network.
Affected
1 ranges
| Vendor | Product | Version range | Fixed in |
|---|---|---|---|
| microsoft | azure_active_directory | — | — |
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GHSA
Modification of assumed-immutable data (maid) in Azure Active Directory allows an authorized attacker to elevate privileges over a network.
ghsa_unreviewed·2026-08-07
CVE-2026-50481 [CRITICAL] CWE-471 Modification of assumed-immutable data (maid) in Azure Active Directory allows an authorized attacker to elevate privileges over a network.
Modification of assumed-immutable data (maid) in Azure Active Directory allows an authorized attacker to elevate privileges over a network.
VulDB
Microsoft Azure Active Directory improper authorization
vuldb·2026-08-07·CVSS 9.9
CVE-2026-50481 [CRITICAL] Microsoft Azure Active Directory improper authorization
A vulnerability described as problematic has been identified in Microsoft Azure Active Directory. Affected by this issue is some unknown functionality. Executing a manipulation can lead to improper authorization.
This vulnerability is registered as CVE-2026-50481. It is possible to launch the attack remotely. No exploit is available.
This product operates as a managed service, which prevents users from maintaining vulnerability countermeasures themselves.
No detection rules found.
No public exploits indexed.
Qualys
Microsoft Patch Tuesday, August 2026 Security Update Review
blogs_qualys·2026-08-11
CVE-2026-72971 Microsoft Patch Tuesday, August 2026 Security Update Review
## Table of Contents
Microsoft Patch Tuesday forAugust2026
Zero-day Vulnerabilities Patched inAugustPatch Tuesday Edition
Critical Severity Vulnerabilities Patched inAugustPatch Tuesday Edition
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The August 2026 Microsoft Patch Tuesday release delivers security fixes for vulnerabilities affecting a wide range of Microsoft products and services. As attackers continue to exploit unpatched vulnerabilities, timely patching remains critical for reducing exposure and strengthening enterprise security.
## Microsoft Patch Tuesday for August 2026
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Microsoft Patch Tuesday August 2026, (Tue, Aug 11th)
blogs_sans_isc·2026-08-11·CVSS 7.8
CVE-2026-68820 [HIGH] Microsoft Patch Tuesday August 2026, (Tue, Aug 11th)
Microsoft Patch Tuesday August 2026
Published: 2026-08-11. Last Updated: 2026-08-11 17:54:49 UTC
by Renato Marinho (Version: 1)
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This month we got patches for 418 vulnerabilities. Of these, 62 are critical, 1 is being exploited in the wild, and 2 were publicly disclosed as zero-days. Notable fixes include Windows privilege escalation, container tampering, and critical QUIC and DNS Server remote code execution bugs.
A few vulnerabilities worth mentioning:
Windows Ancillary Function Driver for WinSock Elevation of Privilege Vulnerability (CVE-2026-68820)
This Important-severity elevation of privilege vulnerability is listed by Microsoft as exploited in the wild but not publicly disclosed, and it has a CVSS score of 7.0. The flaw is a use-after-free issue in the Windows Ancil
Talos
Microsoft Patch Tuesday for August 2026 — Snort rules and prominent vulnerabilities
blogs_talos·2026-08-11·CVSS 9.4
CVE-2026-68820 [CRITICAL] Microsoft Patch Tuesday for August 2026 — Snort rules and prominent vulnerabilities
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Microsoft has released its monthly security update for August 2026, which includes 421 vulnerabilities affecting a range of products, including 62 that Microsoft marked as "critical."
Microsoft notes that 1 of the vulnerabilities disclosed this month have been exploited in the wild
CVE-2026-68820 is an elevation of privilege vulnerability affecting Windows Ancillary Function Driver for WinSock. A Use After Free vulnerability could allow an authorized attacker to elevate privileges locally. This vulnerability has a CVSS base score of 7.0.
Out of 62 "critical" vulnerabilities, 40 are remote code execution (RCE) vulnerabilities.
Microsoft considers exploitation of the following vulnerabilities more lik
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blogs_hackernews·2026-08-10
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