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CVE-2026-49163: Application Insights Profiler Elevation of Privilege Vulnerability

highCVSS 8.8CVE-2026-49163
Improper limitation of a pathname to a restricted directory ('path traversal') in Application Insights Profiler allows an authorized attacker to elevate privileges over a network.

CSIRTS triage

vendor: Microsoftproduct: Application Insights ProfilerPath traversalPrivilege escalation
What
Path traversal vulnerability allows authorized attackers to elevate privileges over the network.
Who is affected
Deployments of Application Insights Profiler are affected.
Urgency
High severity (CVSS 8.8); not yet exploited but requires timely patching.
Action
Apply the latest security update from Microsoft for Application Insights Profiler.

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Details

Source
Microsoft Security Response Center (INTL · vendor-psirt · site)
Severity
high — CVSS 8.8
Published
2026-08-06
Exploitation
Not in CISA KEV at last sync

Original advisory: https://msrc.microsoft.com/update-guide/vulnerability/CVE-2026-49163

Referenced CVEs

CVECSIRTS overviewExternal
CVE-2026-49163coverage & exploitation statusNVD · CVE.org

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