How severe is CVE-2024-29989?

CVE-2024-29989 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 8.4, rated high severity. It is exploitable over local access with low attack complexity, requires low privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is none, integrity high, and availability high.

Is CVE-2024-29989 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (50th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2024-29989?

CVE-2024-29989 affects Microsoft Azure Monitor Agent. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2024-29989?

Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Given its high severity, prioritise patching exposed systems.

Does CVE-2024-29989 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?

Yes. CVE-2024-29989 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2024-26961.

When was CVE-2024-29989 published?

CVE-2024-29989 was published on 2024-04-09 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2024-29989

CVE-2024-29989 is a high-severity vulnerability in Microsoft Azure Monitor Agent with a CVSS 3.x base score of 8.4. It is not currently listed as actively exploited by CISA, and its EPSS exploit-prediction score is low. The underlying weakness is classified as CWE-59.

Key facts

Severity: High (CVSS 3.x base score 8.4)
EPSS exploit prediction: 1% (50th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
EU (EUVD) id: EUVD-2024-26961
Weakness: CWE-59
Affected product: Microsoft Azure Monitor Agent
Published: 2024-04-09
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

Azure Monitor Agent Elevation of Privilege Vulnerability

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2024-29989?: Azure Monitor Agent Elevation of Privilege Vulnerability
How severe is CVE-2024-29989?: CVE-2024-29989 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 8.4, rated high severity. It is exploitable over local access with low attack complexity, requires low privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is none, integrity high, and availability high.
Is CVE-2024-29989 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (50th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2024-29989?: CVE-2024-29989 affects Microsoft Azure Monitor Agent. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2024-29989?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Given its high severity, prioritise patching exposed systems.
Does CVE-2024-29989 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?: Yes. CVE-2024-29989 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2024-26961.
When was CVE-2024-29989 published?: CVE-2024-29989 was published on 2024-04-09 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

https://msrc.microsoft.com/update-guide/vulnerability/CVE-2024-29989

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:a:microsoft:azure_monitor_agent:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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