CVE-2025-47988: Microsoft Azure Monitor · Code Injection
Affects Microsoft Azure MonitorSource CVE Database V5
Not known to be exploited · CVSS 7.5 High.
Data as of 26 Oct 2026, 14:05 UTC
- EPSS
- 1.0% chance of exploitation in 30 days – higher than 63% of CVEsExploit Prediction Scoring System: the likelihood attackers will use this flaw soon.
CVSS:3.1/AV:A/AC:H/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H/E:U/RL:O/RC:CExploitation evidence
Disclosed: evidence found.
CVE published 8 Jul 2025
Detectable: no evidence on record.
No public nuclei template indexed
Weaponised: no evidence on record.
No public exploit code indexed in Metasploit or Exploit-DB
Exploited in the wildExploited: no evidence on record.
Not in CISA KEV and no source reports exploitation
Observed by OffSeq MirageSeen by Mirage: no evidence on record.
No attack traffic recorded by OffSeq Mirage sensors
A missing step is not evidence of safety. Sources: cve.org (opens in a new tab), the Metasploit, Exploit-DB and nuclei-templates index as of 26 Oct 2026.
What to do
Affected software
| Product | Affected | Fixed in |
|---|---|---|
NuGetmicrosoft.azure.monitorpkg:nuget/microsoft.azure.monitorOther threats | Affected
| Fixed in– |
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AI-suggested
Until an official patch is released by Microsoft, organizations should implement strict network segmentation to isolate Azure Monitor Agents from untrusted or less secure network segments, minimizing adjacent network exposure. Employ network access controls and firewall rules to restrict communication to and from Azure Monitor Agents only to trusted sources. Monitor network traffic for anomalous activity indicative of code injection attempts or lateral movement. Enable and review Azure Monitor logs and alerts for suspicious behavior. Consider deploying host-based intrusion detection or endpoint protection solutions that can detect unusual code execution patterns. Maintain up-to-date backups of monitoring configurations and telemetry data to enable recovery in case of compromise. Once Microsoft releases patches, prioritize immediate deployment to all affected Azure Monitor Agent instances. Additionally, review and harden configurations related to code generation or scripting capabilities within Azure Monitor to reduce attack surface. Educate security teams about this vulnerability to enhance detection and response readiness.
Description
Improper control of generation of code ('code injection') in Azure Monitor Agent allows an unauthorized attacker to execute code over an adjacent network.