PatchTheCEVCVE-2026-47299: Improper neutralization of special elements used in a command ('command injection') in Azure Monitor Agent all
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HIGH 7.2WATCHLISTUPGRADE
CVE-2026-47299 is a high-severity flaw (CVSS 7.2) affecting azure monitor agent. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.
Improper neutralization of special elements used in a command ('command injection') in Azure Monitor Agent allows an authorized attacker to elevate privileges over a network.
Why this priority
- High severity
- On your watchlist
A fixed release or distro patch exists.
Risk facts
| CVSS score | 7.2 (High) |
| Attack vector | Network (remote) |
| Attack complexity | Low |
| Privileges needed | High |
| User interaction | None |
| EPSS exploit chance | 1.0% (top 37%) |
| CISA exploited list | No |
| Weakness | CWE-77 |
| Published | 2026-08-11 |
| Last modified | 2026-10-23 |
Publisher (CNA): Microsoft Corporation · Vendor: microsoft
Am I affected?
Timeline
- Published CVE record published
- Updated Record last modified
microsoft azure monitor agent UPGRADE
Affected: >= 1.0.0 and < 1.43
Fixed in: 1.43
Safe to downgrade to: a release before 1.0.0
1. Check installed version
apt-cache policy azure-monitor-agent || rpm -q azure-monitor-agent || azure-monitor-agent --version
2. UPGRADE to 1.43 (Debian / Ubuntu)
sudo apt update && sudo apt install --only-upgrade azure-monitor-agent
2. UPGRADE (RHEL / Amazon Linux / Fedora)
sudo dnf upgrade azure-monitor-agent
Note
Distros often backport fixes without changing the version number. Confirm with the distro advisory or changelog.
3. If no update is available yet, DOWNGRADE to a release before 1.0.0 (Debian / Ubuntu)
apt-cache madison azure-monitor-agent
sudo apt install azure-monitor-agent=<VERSION_BEFORE_1.0.0>
sudo apt-mark hold azure-monitor-agent
3. If no update is available yet, DOWNGRADE (RHEL / Amazon Linux / Fedora)
dnf --showduplicates list azure-monitor-agent
sudo dnf downgrade azure-monitor-agent-<VERSION_BEFORE_1.0.0>
sudo dnf versionlock add azure-monitor-agent
Downgrade risk
Downgrading can break dependent software and may reopen older bugs. Read the distro advisory first and test on a non-production host.
After downgrade
Restart the service, and keep the package held until a fixed release ships.
Exact fixes by distribution
Fedora 46 · diffoscope · FIXED · 335-1.fc46 · FEDORA-2026-e4c4cc0856 · source
sudo dnf upgrade --advisory=FEDORA-2026-e4c4cc0856
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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.
Scores and fixes here are computed automatically from those and other public sources. Confirm with the vendor advisory before changing production systems.