Important CVSS 8.8 EPSS 0.00808 2026-08 archive

Executive Summary

Improper neutralization of input during web page generation ('cross-site scripting') in Azure Storage Explorer allows an unauthorized attacker to elevate privileges over a network.

Overview

8.8
CVSS HIGH
Important
MS Severity
Not Exploited
MS Exploit Status
Less Likely
MS Exploit Likelihood
Category Elevation of Privilege
Released Aug 11 2026
Last Updated Aug 11 2026
Publicly Disclosed No
CISA KEV Not Listed
Known Exploits None Known
EPSS Score 0.00808 — 0.53718 percentile
NVD CVSS 8.8 HIGH — matches MSRC

CVSS Vector

CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H/E:U/RL:O/RC:C
ATTACK VECTOR
Network
ATTACK COMPLEXITY
Low
PRIVILEGES REQUIRED
None
USER INTERACTION
Required
SCOPE
Unchanged
CONFIDENTIALITY
High
INTEGRITY
High
AVAILABILITY
High
EXPLOIT CODE MATURITY
Unproven
REMEDIATION LEVEL
Official Fix
REPORT CONFIDENCE
Confirmed
Temporal Score: 7.7

EPSS Score

0.00808
probability of exploitation in the next 30 days
0.53718 percentile - updated 2026-08-14
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Affected Products

1 affected product
Product KB Article Severity Impact Restart Required
Azure Storage Explorer Release Notes (Security Update) Important Elevation of Privilege No

Patches

1 patch
Article Type Restart
Release Notes Security Update No

Known Exploits

Acknowledgments