CVE-2026-110063: Improper link resolution before file access ('link following') in VM Inspector for Azure Virtual Machines allo

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CVE-2026-110063 is a critical-severity flaw (CVSS 10.0) affecting affected software. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

Improper link resolution before file access ('link following') in VM Inspector for Azure Virtual Machines allows an unauthorized attacker to elevate privileges over a network.

Why this priority

Critical severity
CISA SSVC: automatable with total technical impact
Remotely exploitable, no login, no user action
On your watchlist

A fixed release or distro patch exists.

Risk facts

CVSS score	10.0 (Critical)
Attack vector	Network (remote)
Attack complexity	Low
Privileges needed	None
User interaction	None
EPSS exploit chance	0.9% (top 41%)
CISA exploited list	No
Weakness	CWE-59
Published	2026-10-22
Last modified	2026-10-23

Publisher (CNA): Microsoft Corporation

Timeline

2026-10-22 22:18 UTCPublished CVE record published
2026-10-23 19:43 UTCUpdated Record last modified

Exact fixes by distribution

Fedora 46 · python-streamlink · FIXED · 8.6.2-1.fc46 · FEDORA-2026-a56fcfdc08 · source

sudo dnf upgrade --advisory=FEDORA-2026-a56fcfdc08

Fedora ELN · valgrind · FIXED · 3.28.0-1.eln159 · FEDORA-2026-c593ef1d15 · source

sudo dnf upgrade --advisory=FEDORA-2026-c593ef1d15

Advisories and coverage

Official advisories

Microsoft MSRC Update Guide: CVE-2026-110063 VM Inspector for Azure Virtual Machines Elevation of Privilege Vulnerability 2026-10-22

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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-2026-110063?

No fixed release is listed yet. Watch the vendor advisory and apply any mitigation shown on this page.

Is CVE-2026-110063 being exploited?

CVE-2026-110063 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-2026-110063 affect?

CVE-2026-110063 affects affected software. Severity is critical (CVSS 10.0). Improper link resolution before file access ('link following') in VM Inspector for Azure Virtual Machines allows an unauthorized attacker to elevate privileges over a network.

How urgent is CVE-2026-110063?

Priority 63/100. Critical severity; CISA SSVC: automatable with total technical impact; Remotely exploitable, no login, no user action; On your watchlist

Software pages

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References

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