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Microsoft Security Response CenterCVE-2026-47299

Azure Monitor Agent Elevation of Privilege Vulnerability

Improper neutralization of special elements used in a command ('command injection') in Azure Monitor Agent allows an authorized attacker to elevate privileges over a network.

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7.2CVSS out of 10High severity
Scope

What the vendor says is affected

  • Azure Monitor Agent Linux Extension

Versions the vendor lists as fixed

  • 1.43
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What the vendor recommends

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Vulnerabilities

CVEs named in this advisory

CVE-2026-47299View CVSS, KEV, EPSS, and threat context
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