CVE-2026-49163

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Path Traversal in Application Insights Profiler

Publication date: 2026-08-07

Last updated on: 2026-08-17

Assigner: Microsoft Corporation

Description

Improper limitation of a pathname to a restricted directory ('path traversal') in Application Insights Profiler allows an authorized attacker to elevate privileges over a network.

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Meta Information

Published

2026-08-07

Last Modified

2026-08-17

Generated

2026-08-27

AI Q&A

2026-08-07

EPSS Evaluated

2026-08-26

NVD

CVE-2026-49163

Affected Vendors & Products

Vendor	Product	Version / Range
microsoft	application_insights_profiler	*

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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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Executive Summary

This is a path traversal vulnerability in Application Insights Profiler. It allows an authorized attacker to bypass path restrictions and access restricted directories over a network, potentially leading to privilege escalation.

Impact Analysis

An attacker could exploit this to gain elevated privileges, allowing unauthorized access to sensitive data or system functions. This could lead to data breaches or system compromise if exploited.

Compliance Impact

This vulnerability could lead to unauthorized access to personal or sensitive data, violating GDPR and HIPAA compliance requirements. Organizations may face legal penalties or reputational damage if exploited.

Mitigation Strategies

Apply the latest security update from Microsoft for Application Insights Profiler to address the path traversal vulnerability.

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