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CVE-2026-47632: Azure Monitor Agent Metrics Extension Elevation of Privilege Vulnerability

highCVSS 8.8CVE-2026-47632
Improper certificate validation in Azure Monitor Agent allows an unauthorized attacker to elevate privileges over an adjacent network.

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vendor: Microsoftproduct: Azure Monitor AgentPrivilege escalation
What
Improper certificate validation in Azure Monitor Agent allows an unauthorized attacker to elevate privileges over an adjacent network.
Who is affected
Unauthorized attackers on adjacent networks targeting Azure Monitor Agent deployments.
Urgency
Remediation is urgent due to the high severity and potential for privilege escalation.
Action
Apply the latest security updates for Azure Monitor Agent.

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Details

Source
Microsoft Security Response Center (INTL · vendor-psirt · site)
Severity
high — CVSS 8.8
Published
2026-07-14
Exploitation
Not in CISA KEV at last sync

Original advisory: https://msrc.microsoft.com/update-guide/vulnerability/CVE-2026-47632

Exploitation outlook

EPSS (FIRST.org) estimates each CVE’s probability of exploitation in the next 30 days — here is the CSIRTS.com read on those numbers.

Referenced CVEs

CVECSIRTS overviewExternal
CVE-2026-47632coverage & exploitation statusNVD · CVE.org

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