CVE-2026-85922
HIGHCVSS 7.4/10EPSS 0.55%
Last modified
CVE-2026-85922 is a high-severity vulnerability rated 7.4/10 on the CVSS scale. Weak authentication in Azure Key Vault allows an unauthorized attacker to bypass a security feature over a network.. EPSS estimates a 0.55% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.
Description
Weak authentication in Azure Key Vault allows an unauthorized attacker to bypass a security feature over a network.
Metrics
Weakness Enumeration
Affected Software
| Vendor | Product | Versions | Update |
|---|---|---|---|
| Microsoft | Azure-Keyvault-Administration | < 1.0.1 | — |
| Microsoft | Azure-Keyvault-Administration | < 4.7.1 | — |
| Microsoft | Azure-Keyvault-Certificates | < 1.0.1 | — |
| Microsoft | Azure-Keyvault-Certificates | < 4.11.2 | — |
| Microsoft | Azure-Keyvault-Keys | < 4.11.2 | — |
| Microsoft | Azure-Keyvault-Secrets | < 1.0.1 | — |
| Microsoft | Azure-Keyvault-Secrets | < 4.11.2 | — |
| Microsoft | Azure-Keyvault-Securitydomain | 1.0.0 | Beta1 |
References
Timeline
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- Status
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is CVE-2026-85922?
Weak authentication in Azure Key Vault allows an unauthorized attacker to bypass a security feature over a network.
How severe is CVE-2026-85922?
CVE-2026-85922 has a CVSS score of 7.4/10 (HIGH severity). The EPSS model estimates a 0.55% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2026-85922?
Check the vendor references and advisories linked above for patched versions and mitigation guidance. You can also run a Strix scan to test if your systems are affected.
How Strix Helps
- How Strix found a critical auth bypass in etcdStrix autonomously discovered a critical authentication bypass in etcd, later designated CVE-2026-33413.
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