CVE-2026-26117

HIGH

7.8

Description

Authentication bypass using an alternate path or channel in Azure Windows Virtual Machine Agent allows an authorized attacker to elevate privileges locally.

CVE Details

CVSS v3.1 Score7.8

SeverityHIGH

CVSS VectorCVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H

Attack VectorLOCAL

ComplexityLOW

Privileges RequiredLOW

User InteractionNONE

Published3/10/2026

Last Modified3/13/2026

Sourcenvd

Honeypot Sightings0

Affected Products

microsoft:arc_enabled_servers_azure_connected_machine_agent

Weaknesses (CWE)

CWE-288

References

https://msrc.microsoft.com/update-guide/vulnerability/CVE-2026-26117(secure@microsoft.com)

IOC Correlations

No correlations recorded

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