CVE-2026-26117
Authentication bypass using an alternate path or channel in Azure Windows Virtual Machine Agent allows an authorized attacker to elevate privileges locally.
Published Mar 10, 2026 · updated Jun 17, 2026 · microsoft arc enabled servers azure connected machine agent
Authentication bypass using an alternate path or channel in Azure Windows Virtual Machine Agent allows an authorized attacker to elevate privileges locally.
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Timeline
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Mar 10, 2026 · NIST NVD
Detected
Authentication bypass using an alternate path or channel in Azure Windows Virtual Machine Agent allows an authorized attacker to elevate privileges locally.
Jun 17, 2026 · NIST NVD
Updated
Authentication bypass using an alternate path or channel in Azure Windows Virtual Machine Agent allows an authorized attacker to elevate privileges locally.
Affected
- cpe microsoft/arc enabled servers azure connected machine agentversion unspecified
Sources
- CVE.orgVulnerability recordCVE-2026-26117
Official CVE identifier
cve.org - NIST NVDVulnerability recordCVE-2026-26117
Authentication bypass using an alternate path or channel in Azure Windows Virtual Machine Agent allows an authorized attacker to elevate privileges locally.
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