CVE-2026-49163
Full vulnerability record from the local CVENow database.
Description
Improper limitation of a pathname to a restricted directory ('path traversal') in Application Insights Profiler allows an authorized attacker to elevate privileges over a network.
Severity
HIGH
CVSS score
8.8
(v3.1)
Vulnerability status
Analyzed
Source identifier
Published
2026-08-07 00:16:30.800000
Last modified
2026-10-24 16:10:00.153000
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"published": "2026-08-07T00:16:30.800",
"lastModified": "2026-10-24T16:10:00.153",
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"attackComplexity": "LOW",
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"userInteraction": "NONE",
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