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CVE-2026-32204 Microsoft CVE debrief

CVE-2026-32204 is a HIGH-severity vulnerability in Azure Monitor Agent that allows an authorized attacker to elevate privileges locally. The vulnerability has a CVSS score of 7.8 and was published on May 12, 2026. It was modified on June 18, 2026. The vulnerability is caused by external control of file name or path. Users of Azure Monitor Agent should review and apply mitigations as recommended by the vendor.

Vendor
Microsoft
Product
Azure Monitor Agent
CVSS
HIGH 7.8
CISA KEV
Not listed in stored evidence
Original CVE published
2026-05-12
Original CVE updated
2026-06-18
Advisory published
2026-05-12
Advisory updated
2026-06-18

Who should care

Users of Azure Monitor Agent, particularly those with local access or authorization, should be aware of this vulnerability and take necessary precautions to prevent privilege escalation.

Technical summary

CVE-2026-32204 is a vulnerability in Azure Monitor Agent that allows an authorized attacker to elevate privileges locally due to external control of file name or path. The vulnerability has a CVSS vector of CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H. It is classified under CWE-73 and CWE-610.

Defensive priority

HIGH

Recommended defensive actions

  • Review and apply vendor-recommended mitigations for CVE-2026-32204.
  • Ensure Azure Monitor Agent is updated to a version that addresses the vulnerability.
  • Monitor local systems for suspicious activity that may indicate privilege escalation attempts.
  • Implement additional security controls to limit local access and authorization.
  • Regularly review and update security configurations for Azure Monitor Agent.
  • Consider implementing compensating controls to mitigate the risk of privilege escalation.

Evidence notes

The information provided is based on data from the National Vulnerability Database (NVD) and the Common Vulnerabilities and Exposures (CVE) Program. The CVE record and NVD details can be found at [cve-org] and [nvd], respectively. The vendor advisory is available at [ref-4].

Sources and references

Verified primary and authoritative sources

  • CVE-2026-32204 CVE Program record

    Publisher, destination, and source semantics verified

    URL: https://www.cve.org/CVERecord?id=CVE-2026-32204

    CVE Program - Official CVE Program record with source-provided CVE metadata.

  • CVE-2026-32204 NVD vulnerability detail

    Publisher, destination, and source semantics verified

    URL: https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2026-32204

    NIST National Vulnerability Database - Official NIST NVD detail page and source-specific vulnerability assessment.

Supplemental references

Methodology and review provenance

AI-assisted synthesis based on stored public vulnerability evidence. System validation, approval state, and publication status do not by themselves establish human review of this revision. PatchSiren helps prioritize defensive review and does not prove exposure or remediation on any system.