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Microsoft Security Response CenterCVE-2026-47299

Azure Monitor Agent Elevation of Privilege Vulnerability

HighVendor CVSS 7.2 / 10 1 CVE Published Aug 11, 2026 at 7:00 AM UTC

Summary

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.

Products covered

  • Azure Monitor Agent Linux Extension

Remediation

Release Notes

Vendor-listed fixes

  • 1.43

CVEs in this advisory 1

Update history

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