CVE-2026-26148

Name: CVE-2026-26148
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2026-03-10T18:18:43.27+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

HIGHCVSS 8.1/10EPSS 0.36%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2026-26148 is a high-severity vulnerability rated 8.1/10 on the CVSS scale. External initialization of trusted variables or data stores in Azure Entra ID allows an unauthorized attacker to elevate privileges locally.. EPSS estimates a 0.36% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

External initialization of trusted variables or data stores in Azure Entra ID allows an unauthorized attacker to elevate privileges locally.

Metrics

CVSS 3.1

8.1/10

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

EPSS Probability

0.36%

27.8th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-454

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Microsoft	Azure Ad Ssh Login Extension For Linux	>= 1.0.0, < 1.0.033370002

References

https://msrc.microsoft.com/update-guide/vulnerability/CVE-2026-26148Vendor Advisory

Timeline

Published: Mar 10, 2026
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Analyzed

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2026-26148?

External initialization of trusted variables or data stores in Azure Entra ID allows an unauthorized attacker to elevate privileges locally.

How severe is CVE-2026-26148?

CVE-2026-26148 has a CVSS score of 8.1/10 (HIGH severity). The EPSS model estimates a 0.36% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2026-26148?

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-2026-26148?

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Source: NVD / NIST