CVE-2026-32193

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Path Traversal in Microsoft Azure Kubernetes Service

Publication date: 2026-06-09

Last updated on: 2026-06-09

Assigner: Microsoft Corporation

Description

Improper limitation of a pathname to a restricted directory ('path traversal') in Microsoft Azure Kubernetes Service allows an authorized attacker to execute code locally.

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Meta Information

Published

2026-06-09

Last Modified

2026-06-09

Generated

2026-06-30

AI Q&A

2026-06-10

EPSS Evaluated

2026-06-28

NVD

CVE-2026-32193

EUVD

EUVD-2026-35504

Affected Vendors & Products

Vendor	Product	Version / Range
microsoft	azure_kubernetes_service	*

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Exploitability

CWE

KEV

CWE ID	Description
CWE-22	The product uses external input to construct a pathname that is intended to identify a file or directory that is located underneath a restricted parent directory, but the product does not properly neutralize special elements within the pathname that can cause the pathname to resolve to a location that is outside of the restricted directory.

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Compliance Impact

The vulnerability allows an authorized attacker to execute code locally via path traversal in Microsoft Azure Kubernetes Service, which can lead to unauthorized access and potential compromise of sensitive data.

Such unauthorized access and potential data breaches could negatively impact compliance with common standards and regulations like GDPR and HIPAA, which require strict controls over data confidentiality, integrity, and availability.

Executive Summary

This vulnerability is a path traversal issue in Microsoft Azure Kubernetes Service. It occurs because the system improperly limits the pathname to a restricted directory, allowing an authorized attacker to access files or directories outside the intended scope.

As a result, the attacker can execute code locally on the affected system.

Impact Analysis

This vulnerability can have a critical impact as it allows an authorized attacker to execute code locally on the system.

The consequences include complete compromise of confidentiality, integrity, and availability of the affected system.

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