Description
Untrusted search path in Azure Monitor Agent allows an authorized attacker to elevate privileges locally.
Affected products
| Vendor | Product | Affected | Fixed |
|---|---|---|---|
| Microsoft | Azure Monitor Agent Metrics Extension | 1.0.0 – < 1.42.0 | 1.42.0 |
Advisories 3
- WID-SEC-2026-1486 Microsoft Azure und Windows Admin Center: Mehrere Schwachstellen BSI CERT-Bund (WID) · May 12, 2026
- NCSC-2026-0142 Kwetsbaarheden verholpen in Microsoft Azure NCSC-NL (Netherlands) · May 12, 2026
- MSRC-CVE-2026-42830 Azure Monitor Agent Metrics Extension Elevation of Privilege Vulnerability Microsoft Security Response Center · May 12, 2026
References
- Azure Monitor Agent Metrics Extension Elevation of Privilege Vulnerability vendor-advisory patch