CVE Catalog

CVE-2026-110063

CriticalCVSS 10.0
Published: Translated: NVD NIST

Summary

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.

Risk Assessment

An attacker could exploit link following to access files beyond the intended scope, potentially leading to privilege escalation. This poses a risk of unauthorized access to data and virtual machine resources.

Recommendation

Apply available security updates for VM Inspector and restrict network access to the service. Monitor for unusual file and link operations.

Related vulnerabilities

Original NVD description (English source)

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.

Vulnerability data from NVD (NIST) · CISA KEV · EPSS