# CVE-2026-85878

Authorization flaw in Azure Database for PostgreSQL allows privilege escalation.

- Page: https://www.vulneraibility.com/cve/CVE-2026-85878
- CVSS: 9.9
- Known exploited: not in CISA KEV as of our last sync
- EPSS: 0.78% (percentile 55.9)
- CISA SSVC: exploitation none, automatable no, technical impact total (assessed 2026-09-18)
- Weakness: CWE-285
- Published: 2026-09-17

## Affected

- Azure Database for PostgreSQL
- Azure-managed PostgreSQL

## Impact

Authenticated network attacker can elevate to DB admin/owner, execute arbitrary SQL, create users, access/modify data, and enable lateral movement.

## Action

Immediate action required

## Recommendation

Apply Microsoft's security update for Azure Database for PostgreSQL immediately and audit DB roles.

## References

- [patch] https://msrc.microsoft.com/update-guide/vulnerability/CVE-2026-85878

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