CVE-2026-42830
Full vulnerability record from the local CVENow database.
Description
Untrusted search path in Azure Monitor Agent allows an authorized attacker to elevate privileges locally.
Severity
MEDIUM
CVSS score
6.5
(v3.1)
Vulnerability status
Analyzed
Source identifier
Published
2026-05-12 18:17:25.540000
Last modified
2026-10-26 18:10:00.173000
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"sourceIdentifier": "[email protected]",
"published": "2026-05-12T18:17:25.540",
"lastModified": "2026-10-26T18:10:00.173",
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"value": "Ruta de búsqueda no confiable en el Agente de Azure Monitor permite a un atacante autorizado elevar privilegios localmente."
}
],
"affected": [
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"source": "[email protected]",
"affectedData": [
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"product": "Azure Monitor Agent Metrics Extension",
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}
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"baseScore": 6.5,
"baseSeverity": "MEDIUM",
"attackVector": "LOCAL",
"attackComplexity": "LOW",
"privilegesRequired": "LOW",
"userInteraction": "NONE",
"scope": "CHANGED",
"confidentialityImpact": "NONE",
"integrityImpact": "HIGH",
"availabilityImpact": "NONE"
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"source": "[email protected]",
"type": "Secondary",
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"source": "[email protected]",
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