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CVE-2026-65816

10.0 · CRITICAL
Published Aug 20, 2026 microsoft CWE-706

Overview

CVE-2026-65816 is a critical-severity vulnerability affecting microsoft azure_web_apps. It was published on August 20, 2026 and has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 10.0 (CRITICAL).

This vulnerability has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 10.0, rated CRITICAL. It can be exploited remotely over the network. No authentication or special privileges are required for exploitation.

Technical Description

Use of incorrectly-resolved name or reference in Azure Arc allows an unauthorized attacker to elevate privileges over a network.

Remediation

Check the references section for vendor advisories and patches from microsoft. Update azure_web_apps to the latest patched version. If immediate patching is not possible, review the CVSS vector to understand the attack surface and apply compensating controls such as network segmentation or access restrictions.

Affected Products

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2026-65816?

CVE-2026-65816 is a critical-severity vulnerability affecting microsoft azure_web_apps. It was published on August 20, 2026 and has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 10.0 (CRITICAL).

How severe is CVE-2026-65816?

This vulnerability has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 10.0, rated CRITICAL. It can be exploited remotely over the network. No authentication or special privileges are required for exploitation.

How do I fix or remediate CVE-2026-65816?

Check the references section for vendor advisories and patches from microsoft. Update azure_web_apps to the latest patched version. If immediate patching is not possible, review the CVSS vector to understand the attack surface and apply compensating controls such as network segmentation or access restrictions.

How can CyberStrike help with CVE-2026-65816?

CyberStrike's AI-powered security agents can automatically detect CVE-2026-65816 across your infrastructure using autonomous pentesting, DAST scanning, and HackBrowser. The platform continuously monitors for known vulnerabilities and provides actionable remediation guidance prioritized by real-world exploitability.

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