Affects Microsoft Azure Database for PostgreSQL — a widely used cloud DB service; network privilege escalation can cause large-scale data breaches and operational impact.
CVE-2026-85878
Authorization flaw in Azure Database for PostgreSQL allows privilege escalation.
Is CVE-2026-85878 being exploited?
Not confirmed. CVE-2026-85878 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.
How severe is CVE-2026-85878?
CVE-2026-85878 is rated Critical with a CVSS score of 9.9. 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-2026-85878?
Yes. A fix has been recorded for CVE-2026-85878. The vendor advisory is the authority on the exact fixed version — apply it from there rather than from a summary.
What does CVE-2026-85878 affect?
CVE-2026-85878 affects Azure Database for PostgreSQL, Azure-managed PostgreSQL. Confirm the exact affected versions against the vendor advisory before deciding you are exposed.
What should I do about CVE-2026-85878?
Apply Microsoft's security update for Azure Database for PostgreSQL immediately and audit DB roles.
Exploitation status reflects CISA's KEV catalog as we last synced it. Check the catalog directly.
Authenticated network attacker can elevate to DB admin/owner, execute arbitrary SQL, create users, access/modify data, and enable lateral movement.
Immediate action required