CVE-2026-42830
MEDIUMCVSS 6.5/10EPSS 0.47%
Last modified
CVE-2026-42830 is a medium-severity vulnerability rated 6.5/10 on the CVSS scale. Untrusted search path in Azure Monitor Agent allows an authorized attacker to elevate privileges locally.. EPSS estimates a 0.47% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.
Description
Untrusted search path in Azure Monitor Agent allows an authorized attacker to elevate privileges locally.
Metrics
CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:C/C:N/I:H/A:N
Weakness Enumeration
Affected Software
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Microsoft | Azure Monitor Agent | < 1.42.0 |
References
Timeline
- Published
- Last Modified
- Status
- Analyzed
Frequently Asked Questions
What is CVE-2026-42830?
Untrusted search path in Azure Monitor Agent allows an authorized attacker to elevate privileges locally.
How severe is CVE-2026-42830?
CVE-2026-42830 has a CVSS score of 6.5/10 (MEDIUM severity). The EPSS model estimates a 0.47% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2026-42830?
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.
How Strix Helps
- How Strix found a critical auth bypass in etcdStrix autonomously discovered a critical authentication bypass in etcd, later designated CVE-2026-33413.
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