What is CVE-2026-47299?

CVE-2026-47299 is a high-severity vulnerability in Microsoft Azure Monitor Agent Linux Extension, classified under Command Injection. CVSS score: 7.2/10. Published 2026-08-11.

How severe is CVE-2026-47299?

High severity. CVSS v3 base score is 7.2 out of 10.

RCE in Microsoft Azure Monitor Agent Linux Extension

CVE-2026-47299

Improper neutralization of special elements used in a command ('command injection') in Azure Monitor Agent allows an authorized attacker to elevate privileges over a network.

Vulnerability class: Command Injection (OS Command Injection)

CVSS v3 metric

CVSS v3 base score 7.2 (High). Vector: CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:H/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H.

Affected products

Microsoft Azure Monitor Agent Linux Extension — versions 1.0.0

Weakness classification (CWE)

CWE-77 — Command Injection

References

Azure Monitor Agent Elevation of Privilege Vulnerability (vendor-advisory, patch)

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2026-47299?: CVE-2026-47299 is a high-severity vulnerability in Microsoft Azure Monitor Agent Linux Extension, classified under Command Injection. CVSS score: 7.2/10. Published 2026-08-11.
How severe is CVE-2026-47299?: High severity. CVSS v3 base score is 7.2 out of 10.