CVE-2026-110063

Improper link resolution before file access ('link following') in VM Inspector for Azure Virtual…

Risk score: 92/100
CVSS: 10.0 v3.1
Exploit chance (30 days): 0.9%
Published: 22 Oct 2026

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What to know

What it is: VM Inspector for Azure Virtual Machines has a vulnerability allowing an unauthorized attacker to elevate privileges over a network due to improper link resolution before file access.
Affected: {'product': 'VM Inspector for Azure Virtual Machines', 'vendor': 'Microsoft'}
Fix: Check the linked advisory for a fix, as none is provided in this record.
Exploitation: No known exploitation

Why it is Red

CVSS 10.0 critical
Remotely exploitable without logging in
On your watchlist: azure
Named in a government or vendor bulletin

Government and vendor bulletins

CVE-2026-110063 VM Inspector for Azure Virtual Machines Elevation of Privilege Vulnerability

References

https://msrc.microsoft.com/update-guide/vulnerability/CVE-2026-110063

Original description

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.

Last activity 22 Oct 2026. Patch Forecast updates every hour.