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Azure Cosmos DB is a widely used cloud database; a network-accessible RCE could impact many organizations and core services.

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CVE-2026-66803

10.0
Critical
EPSS 0.55%Patch availableJul 31, 2026

Unauthorized remote code execution in Azure Cosmos DB via improper access control.

common questions

Is CVE-2026-66803 being exploited?

Not confirmed. CVE-2026-66803 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 0.55% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How severe is CVE-2026-66803?

CVE-2026-66803 is rated Critical with a CVSS score of 10.0. 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-2026-66803?

Yes. A fix has been recorded for CVE-2026-66803. The vendor advisory is the authority on the exact fixed version — apply it from there rather than from a summary.

What does CVE-2026-66803 affect?

CVE-2026-66803 affects Microsoft Azure Cosmos DB, Azure Cosmos DB server-side functions, Managed Cosmos DB instances. Confirm the exact affected versions against the vendor advisory before deciding you are exposed.

What should I do about CVE-2026-66803?

Apply vendor fix when available; restrict network access, rotate keys, and monitor logs/alerts.

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

executive summary
technical analysis
affected
Microsoft Azure Cosmos DBAzure Cosmos DB server-side functionsManaged Cosmos DB instances
impact

Remote code execution on Azure Cosmos DB instances, enabling attackers to run code, access/modify data, and pivot in cloud environments.

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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