CVE-2026-32168 Details
Description
Improper input validation in Azure Monitor Agent allows an authorized attacker to elevate privileges locally.
A vulnerability allowing improper input validation in Azure Monitor Agent could enable an authorized attacker to locally elevate privileges. This issue arises because the agent processes certain configuration files with root-level permissions, without adequately validating their contents. As a result, a malicious modification could lead to the execution of unintended commands with elevated privileges, potentially granting root access on the affected virtual machine.
Users are advised to download the security update for Azure Monitor Agent. Instructions for managing the agent can be found in the Azure Monitor Agent Release Notes.
Metrics
CVSS 4.0 Severity and Vector Strings:
No CVSS 4.0 data is available for this CVE.
CVSS 3.x Severity and Vector Strings:
No data available for CVSS Version 2.0 on this CVE.
CISA-ADP
Assessed Apr 9, 2026References to Advisories, Solutions, and Tools
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| URL | Source(s) | Tag(s) |
|---|---|---|
| https://msrc.microsoft.com/update-guide/vulnerability/CVE-2026-32168 | [email protected] | Vendor Advisory |
Weakness Enumeration
| CWE-ID | CWE Name | Source |
|---|---|---|
| CWE-20 | Improper Input Validation | [email protected] |
Affected Products
| Product | Versions |
|---|---|
| microsoft azure monitor agent | < 1.35.9 |
CPE
Remediation
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Change History
4 change records found show changes
| Date | Action | Recorded By |
|---|---|---|
| Jun 17, 2026 | CVE Modified | [email protected] |
| Jun 17, 2026 | CVE Modified | CISA-ADP |
| May 6, 2026 | Initial Analysis | [email protected] |
| Apr 14, 2026 | New CVE Received | [email protected] |