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CVE-2026-21531: Critical Vulnerability in Azure SDK Allows Unauthorized Code Execution

First seen 12 Feb 2026, 21:16 UTC • Api.Msrc.Microsoft

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CVE-2026-21531, with a CVSS score of 9.8, affects the Azure SDK due to improper certificate validation. This vulnerability allows unauthorized attackers to execute code over a network, posing significant risks to users of the Azure platform. Immediate attention and remediation are advised to mitigate potential exploitation.

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2026-02-10

CVE-2026-21531 announced by Microsoft

2026-02-11

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CVE-2026-21531: Critical Vulnerability in Azure SDK Allows Unauthorized Code Execution

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