What is CVE-2026-32204?

CVE-2026-32204 is a high-severity vulnerability in Microsoft Azure Monitor, classified under External Control of File Name or Path. CVSS score: 7.8/10. Published 2026-05-12.

How severe is CVE-2026-32204?

High severity. CVSS v3 base score is 7.8 out of 10.

Vulnerability in Microsoft Azure Monitor

CVE-2026-32204

External control of file name or path in Azure Monitor Agent allows an authorized attacker to elevate privileges locally.

EPSS: 0.003 (20.5th percentile) — read the EPSS interpretation.

CVSS v3 metric

CVSS v3 base score 7.8 (High). Vector: CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H.

Affected products

Microsoft Azure Monitor — versions 1.0.0
Microsoft Azure_monitor_agent

Weakness classification (CWE)

CWE-73 — External Control of File Name or Path
CWE-610 — Externally Controlled Reference to a Resource in Another Sphere

References

secure@microsoft.com (vendor-advisory, patch, Vendor Advisory)

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2026-32204?: CVE-2026-32204 is a high-severity vulnerability in Microsoft Azure Monitor, classified under External Control of File Name or Path. CVSS score: 7.8/10. Published 2026-05-12.
How severe is CVE-2026-32204?: High severity. CVSS v3 base score is 7.8 out of 10.