CVE-2026-45480: microsoft azure_active_directory Improper Authentication
CVSS: 10.0v3.1CriticalAnalyzed
Published 19-06-2026Last modified 24-09-2026
Vulnerability summary
CVE-2026-45480 is a critical (CVSS 10.0) Improper Authentication vulnerability in microsoft azure_active_directory. EPSS estimates a 0.90% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days, higher than 59% of scored vulnerabilities.
CVSS score
10.0/10
010
Critical · v3.1 (CVE.org)EPSS score
0.90%
0%100%
Low · 0.00 pp in 30 daysKEVNot listedIn no KEV catalog
RansomwareNone recordedNo known use recorded
Public exploits0No public exploits recorded
Timeline
- 19-06-2026PublishedVulnerability first disclosed.
- 24-09-2026Last modifiedVulnerability information updated.
Description
Improper authentication in Azure Active Directory allows an unauthorized attacker to elevate privileges over a network.
CVSS metrics
2 scores · 2 sources · 1 versionCritical 10.0Preferred score · CVE.org (CNA)
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:C/C:H/I:H/A:H/E:U/RL:O/RC:CSourcesAll 2 agree
- NVDNIST10.0CriticalCVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:C/C:H/I:H/A:H
EPSS trend
Probability
0.90%
Chance of exploitation in the next 30 days
Percentile
59%
Versus all other CVEs
30-day change
0.00 pp
From 0.90% on 19-09-2026
19-09-202619-10-2026
EPSS score0.90%
Known exploited
Compare KEV catalogsNot in any of the 3 tracked catalogs.
Public exploits
0 foundNo public exploits indexed.
Weaknesses
CWE · root causeAffected systems
Microsoft1 product
- azure_active_directory- | na
1 vendor · 1 product