CVE-2026-42830

CVE-2026-42830 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Microsoft Azure Monitor Agent with a CVSS 3.x base score of 6.5. 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-426.

Key facts

Description

Untrusted search path in Azure Monitor Agent allows an authorized attacker to elevate privileges locally.

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 3.x base score of 6.5, rated medium 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 none.
Is CVE-2026-42830 being actively exploited?
It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (38th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2026-42830?
CVE-2026-42830 affects Microsoft Azure Monitor Agent. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2026-42830?
Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
Does CVE-2026-42830 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?
Yes. CVE-2026-42830 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2026-29710.
When was CVE-2026-42830 published?
CVE-2026-42830 was published on 2026-05-12 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

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