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Microsoft Power Apps is widely used across enterprises; network privilege escalation can lead to tenant-wide data and resource compromise.

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CVE-2026-59118

9.3
Critical
EPSS 0.48%Patch availableAug 7, 2026

Improper authorization in Microsoft Power Apps enabling remote privilege escalation.

common questions

Is CVE-2026-59118 being exploited?

Not confirmed. CVE-2026-59118 does not appear in CISA's Known Exploited Vulnerabilities catalog, which records only exploitation that has been observed and reported publicly. That is evidence of absence of a report, not evidence the flaw is unattacked. EPSS currently estimates a 0.48% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How severe is CVE-2026-59118?

CVE-2026-59118 is rated Critical with a CVSS score of 9.3. Severity describes how bad exploitation would be, not how likely it is: pair it with exploitation evidence before deciding what to patch first.

Is there a patch for CVE-2026-59118?

Yes. A fix has been recorded for CVE-2026-59118. The vendor advisory is the authority on the exact fixed version — apply it from there rather than from a summary.

What does CVE-2026-59118 affect?

CVE-2026-59118 affects Microsoft Power Apps, Microsoft Power Platform. Confirm the exact affected versions against the vendor advisory before deciding you are exposed.

What should I do about CVE-2026-59118?

Restrict Power Apps access, review permissions, and apply vendor patch when released.

Exploitation status reflects CISA's KEV catalog as we last synced it. Check the catalog directly.

executive summary
technical analysis
affected
Microsoft Power AppsMicrosoft Power Platform
impact

Network-based privilege escalation in Power Apps allowing attackers to assume higher privileges and access/modify tenant data and resources.

action required

Immediate action required

how to fix
Remediation steps are tailored for users whose stack is affected. Add this technology to your stack to see the fix checklist.
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