PatchTheCVECVE-2025-21199: Improper privilege management in Azure Agent Installer allows an authorized attacker to elevate privileges loc
CVE-2025-21199 is a medium-severity flaw (CVSS 6.7) affecting azure agent, azure agent. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.
Improper privilege management in Azure Agent Installer allows an authorized attacker to elevate privileges locally.
Why this priority
- On your watchlist
A fixed release or distro patch exists.
Risk facts
| CVSS score | 6.7 (Medium) |
| Attack vector | Local |
| Attack complexity | High |
| Privileges needed | Low |
| User interaction | Required |
| EPSS exploit chance | 0.4% (top 61%) |
| CISA exploited list | No |
| Weakness | CWE-269 |
| Published | 2025-03-11 |
| Last modified | 2026-06-17 |
Last updated 2026-06-17 · Sources: CVE Program, NVD, CISA KEV, EPSS and vendor advisories · How we score
Am I affected?
Timeline
- Published CVE record published
- Updated Record last modified
Scores and fixes here are computed automatically from those and other public sources. Confirm with the vendor advisory before changing production systems.
Quick answers
How do I fix CVE-2025-21199?
azure agent: upgrade to 2.0.9940.0; azure agent: upgrade to 9.30. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.
Is CVE-2025-21199 being exploited?
CVE-2025-21199 is not on the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities list at the time of the last update. Check again, as this can change.
What does CVE-2025-21199 affect?
CVE-2025-21199 affects azure agent, azure agent. Severity is medium (CVSS 6.7). Improper privilege management in Azure Agent Installer allows an authorized attacker to elevate privileges locally.
How urgent is CVE-2025-21199?
Priority 38/100. On your watchlist