CVE-2026-32192
Deserialization Flaw in Azure Monitor Agent Enables Local Privilege Escalation
Publication date: 2026-04-14
Last updated on: 2026-04-14
Assigner: Microsoft Corporation
Description
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Affected Vendors & Products
| Vendor | Product | Version / Range |
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| microsoft | azure_monitor_agent | * |
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Exploitability
| CWE ID | Description |
|---|---|
| CWE-502 | The product deserializes untrusted data without sufficiently ensuring that the resulting data will be valid. |
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What immediate steps should I take to mitigate this vulnerability?
The vulnerability allows an authorized attacker to elevate privileges locally via deserialization of untrusted data in the Azure Monitor Agent.
To mitigate this vulnerability, it is recommended to apply the security updates provided by Microsoft as soon as possible.
Ensure that only trusted users have access to the Azure Monitor Agent and monitor for any unusual privilege escalation activities.
Can you explain this vulnerability to me?
This vulnerability involves the deserialization of untrusted data in the Azure Monitor Agent. It allows an authorized attacker to elevate their privileges locally on the affected system.
How can this vulnerability impact me? :
The impact of this vulnerability is an elevation of privilege, meaning an attacker who already has some level of access can gain higher privileges on the system. This can lead to full control over the affected system, compromising confidentiality, integrity, and availability.