Patch Forecast
Amber warning
Patch this week.

CVE-2026-85922

Weak authentication in Azure Key Vault allows an unauthorized attacker to bypass a security feature…

Risk score
68/100
CVSS
7.4 v3.1
Exploit chance (30 days)
0.5%
Published
13 Oct 2026

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What to know

What it is
Weak authentication in Azure Key Vault allows an unauthorized attacker to bypass a security feature over a network.
Affected
Microsoft Azure-keyvault-administration
Fix
Apply the vendor's security update; see the linked advisory.
Exploitation
No known exploitation

Story map

Story map: Microsoft Azure-keyvault-administrationTHE FLAWSTHE FIXCVE-2026-85922Weak authentication in AzureKey Vault allows anunauthorized attacker to…CVSS 7.4 · EPSS 1%CVE-2026-85925Improper restriction ofcommunication channel tointended endpoints in Azure…CVSS 8.2 · EPSS 0%FixApply the vendor's securityupdate; see the linked advisory.Who is exposedMicrosoftAzure-keyvault-administrationAMBER · PATCH THIS WEEKMicrosoftAzure-keyvault-…Weak authentication in AzureKey Vault allows an unauthorizedattacker to bypass a securityfeature over a network.Where it standsNo known exploitationCONNECTS TOSame weaknessCWE-1390 (CWE-1390)16 other warnings in 30 days →
Story map: the flaws, the fix, how it unfolded and what it connects to. Boxes link to the record or article.

At a glance

Microsoft Azure-keyvault-administration: Amber, patch this week. Weak authentication in Azure Key Vault allows an unauthorized attacker to bypass a security feature over a network.

The flaws

  • CVE-2026-85922: Weak authentication in Azure Key Vault allows an unauthorized attacker to bypass a security feature… (CVSS 7.4 · EPSS 1%)
  • CVE-2026-85925: Improper restriction of communication channel to intended endpoints in Azure Key Vault allows an… (CVSS 8.2 · EPSS 0%)

The fix

Fix: Apply the vendor's security update; see the linked advisory.

Who is exposed: Microsoft Azure-keyvault-administration

Where it stands

  • No known exploitation

Connects to

Why it is Amber

  • CVSS 7.4 high
  • Remotely exploitable without logging in
  • On your watchlist: azure

References

Original description

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

Last activity 13 Oct 2026. Patch Forecast updates every hour.