MEDIUM · 6.5

CVE-2026-42830

Untrusted search path in Azure Monitor Agent allows an authorized attacker to elevate privileges locally.

Vulnerability Description

Untrusted search path in Azure Monitor Agent allows an authorized attacker to elevate privileges locally.

CVSS Score

6.5

MEDIUM

CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:C/C:N/I:H/A:N
Attack Vector
LOCAL
Attack Complexity
LOW
Privileges Required
LOW
User Interaction
NONE
Scope
CHANGED
Confidentiality
NONE
Integrity
HIGH
Availability
NONE

Affected Products

VendorProductVersions
MicrosoftAzure Monitor Agent< 1.42.0

Related Weaknesses (CWE)

References

FAQ

What is CVE-2026-42830?

CVE-2026-42830 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 6.5 (MEDIUM). Untrusted search path in Azure Monitor Agent allows an authorized attacker to elevate privileges locally.

How severe is CVE-2026-42830?

CVE-2026-42830 has been rated MEDIUM with a CVSS base score of 6.5/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.

Is there a patch for CVE-2026-42830?

Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Microsoft Azure Monitor Agent.