#VU123768 Authentication bypass using an alternate path or channel in Arc Enabled Servers - Azure Connected Machine Agent - CVE-2026-26117
Published: March 10, 2026
Vulnerability identifier: #VU123768
Vulnerability risk: Low
CVSSv4.0: CVSS:4.0/AV:L/AC:L/AT:N/PR:L/UI:N/VC:H/VI:H/VA:H/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N/E:U/U:Clear
CVE-ID: CVE-2026-26117
CWE-ID: CWE-288
Exploitation vector: Local access
Exploit availability:
No public exploit available
Vulnerable software:
Arc Enabled Servers - Azure Connected Machine Agent
Arc Enabled Servers - Azure Connected Machine Agent
Software vendor:
Microsoft
Microsoft
Description
The vulnerability allows a local user to bypass authentication process.
The vulnerability exists due to the authentication bypass using an alternate path or channel in Arc Enabled Servers - Azure Connected Machine Agent. A local user can gain elevated privileges on the target system.
Remediation
Install updates from vendor's website.