How severe is CVE-2025-49692?

CVE-2025-49692 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.8, rated high severity. It is exploitable over local access with low attack complexity, requires low privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.

Is CVE-2025-49692 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (27th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2025-49692?

CVE-2025-49692 affects Microsoft Azure Connected Machine Agent. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2025-49692?

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-2025-49692 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?

Yes. CVE-2025-49692 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2025-27334.

When was CVE-2025-49692 published?

CVE-2025-49692 was published on 2025-09-09 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2025-49692

CVE-2025-49692 is a high-severity vulnerability in Microsoft Azure Connected Machine Agent with a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.8. 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-284.

Key facts

Severity: High (CVSS 3.x base score 7.8)
EPSS exploit prediction: 0% (27th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
EU (EUVD) id: EUVD-2025-27334
Weakness: CWE-284
Affected product: Microsoft Azure Connected Machine Agent
Published: 2025-09-09
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

Improper access control in Azure Windows Virtual Machine Agent allows an authorized attacker to elevate privileges locally.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2025-49692?: Improper access control in Azure Windows Virtual Machine Agent allows an authorized attacker to elevate privileges locally.
How severe is CVE-2025-49692?: CVE-2025-49692 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.8, rated high severity. It is exploitable over local access with low attack complexity, requires low privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.
Is CVE-2025-49692 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (27th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2025-49692?: CVE-2025-49692 affects Microsoft Azure Connected Machine Agent. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2025-49692?: 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-2025-49692 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?: Yes. CVE-2025-49692 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2025-27334.
When was CVE-2025-49692 published?: CVE-2025-49692 was published on 2025-09-09 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

https://msrc.microsoft.com/update-guide/vulnerability/CVE-2025-49692

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:a:microsoft:azure_connected_machine_agent:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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