{"description":"Trending threats, MITRE ATT\u0026CK coverage, and detection metadata. Fed continuously.","feed_url":"https://feed.craftedsignal.io/products/azure-logic-apps/feed.json","home_page_url":"https://feed.craftedsignal.io/","items":[{"_cs_actors":[],"_cs_cpes":[],"_cs_cves":[{"cvss":9.9,"id":"CVE-2026-42823"}],"_cs_exploited":false,"_cs_has_poc":false,"_cs_poc_references":[],"_cs_products":["Azure Logic Apps"],"_cs_severities":["critical"],"_cs_tags":["privilege-escalation","cloud"],"_cs_type":"advisory","_cs_vendors":["Microsoft"],"content_html":"\u003cp\u003eCVE-2026-42823 describes an improper access control vulnerability within Azure Logic Apps. An authorized attacker could exploit this flaw to elevate their privileges within a network. The vulnerability stems from inadequate checks on user permissions, potentially allowing an attacker with limited access to perform actions typically reserved for administrators or higher-level users. This elevation of privilege could grant unauthorized access to sensitive data, allow for the modification of critical system configurations, or enable the attacker to move laterally within the network. This is particularly concerning given the role of Logic Apps in automating and orchestrating workflows across various services.\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 id=\"attack-chain\"\u003eAttack Chain\u003c/h2\u003e\n\u003col\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAttacker gains initial authorized access to an Azure account with permissions to use Azure Logic Apps.\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAttacker identifies an endpoint or function within Logic Apps that is vulnerable to access control bypass.\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAttacker crafts a malicious request to the vulnerable endpoint, exploiting the improper access control mechanism.\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe malicious request bypasses the intended access controls, granting the attacker elevated privileges.\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAttacker leverages the elevated privileges to access sensitive data within Azure Logic Apps.\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAttacker modifies existing Logic Apps workflows to inject malicious code or alter their behavior.\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAttacker uses modified workflows to access resources beyond the scope of their initial authorized access, escalating their access across the network.\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003c/ol\u003e\n\u003ch2 id=\"impact\"\u003eImpact\u003c/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA successful exploitation of CVE-2026-42823 could lead to significant damage, especially in environments heavily reliant on Azure Logic Apps for critical business processes. The vulnerability allows for unauthorized access to sensitive data and critical system configurations. This could result in data breaches, service disruptions, and a compromise of the overall network infrastructure. The CVSS v3.1 base score is 9.9, indicating a critical severity.\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 id=\"recommendation\"\u003eRecommendation\u003c/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eApply the security update provided by Microsoft to patch CVE-2026-42823 as soon as possible.\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eReview and harden access control policies within Azure Logic Apps to prevent unauthorized privilege escalation.\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDeploy the provided Sigma rule to detect potential exploitation attempts of CVE-2026-42823 in your environment.\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMonitor network traffic for suspicious activity related to Azure Logic Apps endpoints.\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRegularly audit Azure Logic Apps configurations for any signs of unauthorized modifications or access.\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003c/ul\u003e\n","date_modified":"2026-05-12T18:42:22Z","date_published":"2026-05-12T18:42:22Z","id":"https://feed.craftedsignal.io/briefs/2026-05-azure-logic-apps-privilege-escalation/","summary":"CVE-2026-42823 is a critical vulnerability in Azure Logic Apps that allows an authorized attacker to elevate privileges over a network due to improper access control.","title":"Azure Logic Apps Improper Access Control Vulnerability (CVE-2026-42823)","url":"https://feed.craftedsignal.io/briefs/2026-05-azure-logic-apps-privilege-escalation/"}],"language":"en","title":"CraftedSignal Threat Feed — Azure Logic Apps","version":"https://jsonfeed.org/version/1.1"}