What is CVE-2026-87701?

CVE-2026-87701 is a security advisory published by Microsoft Security Response Center (MSRC) with Critical severity. Azure Cosmos DB Elevation of Privilege Vulnerability

Which CVE IDs does CVE-2026-87701 cover?

CVE-2026-87701 covers the following CVE IDs: CVE-2026-87701. Each CVE has its own detail page on EchelonGraph Pulse with the synthesized EG score.

What is the CVSS v3 score of CVE-2026-87701?

CVE-2026-87701 has a CVSS v3 base score of 9.6, published by Microsoft Security Response Center (MSRC).

Which products are affected by CVE-2026-87701?

CVE-2026-87701 affects 1 product, including: Azure Cosmos DB.

CVE-2026-87701CriticalCVSS 9.6

Azure Cosmos DB Elevation of Privilege Vulnerability

Vendor

Microsoft Security Response Center (MSRC)

Published

September 17, 2026

Last Modified

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🔗 CVE IDs covered (1)

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📋 Description

Improper neutralization of special elements in output used by a downstream component ('injection') in Azure Cosmos DB allows an authorized attacker to elevate privileges over a network.

🎯 Affected products1

Azure Cosmos DB

🔗 References (1)

advisoryhttps://msrc.microsoft.com/update-guide/vulnerability/CVE-2026-87701