CVE•Published 2026-08-11•Modified 2026-08-12•1 article on news•4 live references•NVD data

CVE-2026-50516Microsoft · Azure_kubernetes_service

Vulnerability data via NVD (ingested)

CVSS v3.1

9.4

CRITICAL

CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:L

EPSS percentile

—

Weaknesses (CWE)

CWE-306Missing Authentication for Critical Function

Description

Missing authentication for critical function in Microsoft Azure Kubernetes Service allows an unauthorized attacker to elevate privileges over a network.

Timeline

Published 2026-08-11

Modified 2026-08-12

External references

NVD MITRE Exploit-DB VulnCheck

Search for exposed instances

Shodan + Censys queries derived from NVD's CPE data. The vuln tag catches assets Shodan has explicitly linked to this CVE; the product / banner fingerprints find exposed instances even when the vuln tag was never applied (which is common).

Shodan · vuln tag0 hosts

vuln:CVE-2026-50516

Hosts Shodan has explicitly fingerprinted as vulnerable.

Shodan · product

product:"Microsoft Azure Kubernetes Service"

All exposed Microsoft Azure Kubernetes Service instances — cross-reference with the CVE's affected-version range.

Shodan · banner/body mention

http.html:"Azure Kubernetes Service"

HTTP body or banner mentions "Azure Kubernetes Service" — catches deploys Shodan didn't identify as a product.

More intel sources (5)

Shodan report

vuln:CVE-2026-50516