What is CVE-2026-47299?

CVE-2026-47299 is a security advisory published by Microsoft Security Response Center (MSRC) with High severity. Azure Monitor Agent Elevation of Privilege Vulnerability

Which CVE IDs does CVE-2026-47299 cover?

CVE-2026-47299 covers the following CVE IDs: CVE-2026-47299. Each CVE has its own detail page on EchelonGraph Pulse with the synthesized EG score.

What is the CVSS v3 score of CVE-2026-47299?

CVE-2026-47299 has a CVSS v3 base score of 7.2, published by Microsoft Security Response Center (MSRC).

Which products are affected by CVE-2026-47299?

CVE-2026-47299 affects 1 product, including: Azure Monitor Agent Linux Extension.

CVE-2026-47299HighCVSS 7.2

Azure Monitor Agent Elevation of Privilege Vulnerability

Vendor

Microsoft Security Response Center (MSRC)

Published

August 14, 2026

Last Modified

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🔗 CVE IDs covered (1)

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📋 Description

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.

🎯 Affected products1

Azure Monitor Agent Linux Extension

✅ Remediation

KBRelease Notes (Security Update) — fixed build 1.43

🔗 References (3)

advisoryhttps://msrc.microsoft.com/update-guide/vulnerability/CVE-2026-47299
patchhttps://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/azure/azure-monitor/agents/azure-monitor-agent-manage?tabs=azure-portal
referencehttps://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/azure/azure-monitor/agents/azure-monitor-agent-extension-versions