CVE-2026-47632: Improper certificate validation in Azure Connected Machine Agent allows an unauthorized attacker to elevate pr

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HIGH 8.8WATCHLISTDOWNGRADE

CVE-2026-47632 is a high-severity flaw (CVSS 8.8) affecting azure connected machine agent. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

Improper certificate validation in Azure Connected Machine Agent allows an unauthorized attacker to elevate privileges over an adjacent network.

Why this priority

High severity
On your watchlist

No fix is published yet: follow the downgrade or mitigation steps.

Risk facts

CVSS score	8.8 (High)
Attack vector	Adjacent network
Attack complexity	Low
Privileges needed	None
User interaction	None
EPSS exploit chance	0.5% (top 58%)
CISA exploited list	No
Weakness	CWE-295
Published	2026-07-14
Last modified	2026-10-24

Publisher (CNA): Microsoft Corporation · Vendor: microsoft

Last updated 2026-10-24 · Sources: CVE Program, NVD, CISA KEV, EPSS and vendor advisories · How we score

Am I affected?

Timeline

2026-07-14 17:16 UTCPublished CVE record published
2026-10-24 21:10 UTCUpdated Record last modified

microsoft azure connected machine agent DOWNGRADE

Affected: 1.65

Fixed in: no fixed release known

Safe to downgrade to: a release before 1.65

1. Check installed version

apt-cache policy azure-connected-machine-agent || rpm -q azure-connected-machine-agent || azure-connected-machine-agent --version

2. No fixed release: DOWNGRADE to a release before 1.65 (Debian / Ubuntu)

apt-cache madison azure-connected-machine-agent sudo apt install azure-connected-machine-agent=<VERSION_BEFORE_1.65> sudo apt-mark hold azure-connected-machine-agent

2. No fixed release: DOWNGRADE (RHEL / Amazon Linux / Fedora)

dnf --showduplicates list azure-connected-machine-agent sudo dnf downgrade azure-connected-machine-agent-<VERSION_BEFORE_1.65> sudo dnf versionlock add azure-connected-machine-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.

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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-2026-47632?

azure connected machine agent: downgrade or apply the listed mitigation. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Is CVE-2026-47632 being exploited?

CVE-2026-47632 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-2026-47632 affect?

CVE-2026-47632 affects azure connected machine agent. Severity is high (CVSS 8.8). Improper certificate validation in Azure Connected Machine Agent allows an unauthorized attacker to elevate privileges over an adjacent network.

How urgent is CVE-2026-47632?

Priority 46/100. High severity; On your watchlist

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