Disclosure 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.
Source-reported weakness categories
CWE-77
Source-specific records & product guidance
Sources retain their own attribution and scoring. Follow the original record to confirm affected versions, fixed releases, and configuration conditions.
Microsoft Security Updates (CVRF) · 2026-Aug
Open original source · Updated Aug 11, 2026
Azure Monitor Agent Elevation of Privilege Vulnerability
Maximum of vendor-reported product scores; products and fixed builds are associations, not a universal affected-version statement.
Microsoft maximum product score: 7.2
| Vendor | Product / association | Version / bounds |
|---|---|---|
| Microsoft update guide | Azure Monitor Agent Linux Extension | (MSRC status code 3) |
Vendor remediation references
- Release Notes · build 1.43 · product IDs 21363
- Vendor guidance · product IDs 21363
Original records & references
- NIST NVD record
- CVE Program record
- msrc.microsoft.com — Vendor advisory
PUBLISHED 2026-08-11T03:00:00-04:00
MODIFIED 2026-08-11T03:00:00-04:00
INGESTED 2026-10-08T12:40:33-04:00