SB20260310117 - Privilege escalation in Microsoft Arc Enabled Servers - Azure Connected Machine Agent



SB20260310117 - Privilege escalation in Microsoft Arc Enabled Servers - Azure Connected Machine Agent

Published: March 10, 2026

Security Bulletin ID SB20260310117
Severity
Low
Patch available
YES
Number of vulnerabilities 1
Exploitation vector Local access
Highest impact Code execution

Breakdown by Severity

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Description

This security bulletin contains information about 1 security vulnerability.


1) Authentication bypass using an alternate path or channel (CVE-ID: CVE-2026-26117)

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 update from vendor's website.