Sep 2025: Azure Connected Machine Agent Elevation of Privilege Vulnerability
CVE-2025-55316 Published on September 9, 2025
Azure Connected Machine Agent Elevation of Privilege Vulnerability
External control of file name or path in Azure Arc allows an authorized attacker to elevate privileges locally.
Weakness Type
External Control of File Name or Path
The software allows user input to control or influence paths or file names that are used in filesystem operations.
Products Associated with CVE-2025-55316
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Affected Versions
Microsoft Azure Connected Machine Agent:- Version 1.0.0 and below 1.56 is affected.
Exploit Probability
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