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CVE-2026-40381

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Description

Improper access control in Azure Connected Machine Agent allows an authorized attacker to elevate privileges locally.

Severity
HIGH
CVSS score
7.8 (v3.1)
Vulnerability status
Analyzed
Source identifier
Published
2026-05-12 18:17:16.970000
Last modified
2026-10-26 18:10:00.173000
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  "id": "CVE-2026-40381",
  "sourceIdentifier": "[email protected]",
  "published": "2026-05-12T18:17:16.970",
  "lastModified": "2026-10-26T18:10:00.173",
  "vulnStatus": "Analyzed",
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    },
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      "value": "Control de acceso inadecuado en el Agente de Máquina Conectada de Azure permite a un atacante autorizado elevar privilegios localmente."
    }
  ],
  "affected": [
    {
      "source": "[email protected]",
      "affectedData": [
        {
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          "product": "Azure Connected Machine Agent",
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    }
  ],
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          "baseScore": 7.8,
          "baseSeverity": "HIGH",
          "attackVector": "LOCAL",
          "attackComplexity": "LOW",
          "privilegesRequired": "LOW",
          "userInteraction": "NONE",
          "scope": "UNCHANGED",
          "confidentialityImpact": "HIGH",
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  "references": [
    {
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      "source": "[email protected]",
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}