CVE-2026-85878

CRITICAL
Published Sep 18, 2026 Modified Sep 19, 2026 CWE-285

Description

Improper authorization in Azure Database for PostgreSQL allows an authorized attacker to elevate privileges over a network.

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CVSS v3.1 Score

9.9
CRITICAL
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:C/C:H/I:H/A:H

EPSS — Exploit Prediction

0.0078
Probability of exploitation
0.55%
Percentile rank

EPSS estimates the probability that this vulnerability will be exploited in the wild within the next 30 days. A higher score means more likely to be exploited.

Weakness Type (CWE)

CWE-285 CWE-285

References

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2026-85878? +
Improper authorization in Azure Database for PostgreSQL allows an authorized attacker to elevate privileges over a network. It has a CVSS v3.1 base score of 9.9 (CRITICAL).
How severe is CVE-2026-85878? +
CVE-2026-85878 has a CVSS v3.1 score of 9.9 out of 10, rated CRITICAL. This is a critical vulnerability that should be patched immediately. The EPSS score is 0.0078, placing it in the 1th percentile for exploitation probability.
How do I check if I'm vulnerable to CVE-2026-85878? +
You can use Secably's free Website Scanner to check your website for known vulnerabilities. For infrastructure scanning, use the Port Scanner to identify exposed services that may be affected. Check the vendor advisories linked above for specific patch and version information.

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