What is CVE-2026-56160?

CVE-2026-56160 is a security advisory published by Microsoft Security Response Center (MSRC) with Critical severity. Azure Red Hat OpenShift (ARO) Elevation of Privilege Vulnerability

Which CVE IDs does CVE-2026-56160 cover?

CVE-2026-56160 covers the following CVE IDs: CVE-2026-56160. Each CVE has its own detail page on EchelonGraph Pulse with the synthesized EG score.

Which products are affected by CVE-2026-56160?

CVE-2026-56160 affects 1 product, including: Azure Red Hat OpenShift (ARO).

CVE-2026-56160Critical

Azure Red Hat OpenShift (ARO) Elevation of Privilege Vulnerability

Vendor

Microsoft Security Response Center (MSRC)

Published

July 23, 2026

Last Modified

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🔗 CVE IDs covered (1)

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📋 Description

Improper authorization in Azure Red Hat OpenShift (ARO) allows an authorized attacker to elevate privileges over a network.

🎯 Affected products1

Azure Red Hat OpenShift (ARO)

🔗 References (1)

advisoryhttps://msrc.microsoft.com/update-guide/vulnerability/CVE-2026-56160