CVE-2025-21199

Name: CVE-2025-21199
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2025-03-11T17:16:19.67+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

MEDIUMCVSS 6.7/10EPSS 0.42%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2025-21199 is a medium-severity vulnerability rated 6.7/10 on the CVSS scale. Improper privilege management in Azure Agent Installer allows an authorized attacker to elevate privileges locally.. EPSS estimates a 0.42% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

Improper privilege management in Azure Agent Installer allows an authorized attacker to elevate privileges locally.

Metrics

CVSS 3.1

6.7/10

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

EPSS Probability

0.42%

33.5th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-269

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Microsoft	Azure Agent	< 2.0.9940.0
Microsoft	Azure Agent	< 9.30

References

https://msrc.microsoft.com/update-guide/vulnerability/CVE-2025-21199Vendor Advisory

Timeline

Published: Mar 11, 2025
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Analyzed

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2025-21199?

Improper privilege management in Azure Agent Installer allows an authorized attacker to elevate privileges locally.

How severe is CVE-2025-21199?

CVE-2025-21199 has a CVSS score of 6.7/10 (MEDIUM severity). The EPSS model estimates a 0.42% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2025-21199?

Check the vendor references and advisories linked above for patched versions and mitigation guidance. You can also run a Strix scan to test if your systems are affected.

Are you affected by CVE-2025-21199?

Run a free Strix scan to check your systems for this vulnerability.

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Source: NVD / NIST