CVE-2025-59494: Microsoft Azure Monitor · Improper Access Control
Affects Microsoft Azure MonitorSource CVE Database V5
Not known to be exploited · CVSS 7.8 High.
Data as of 25 Oct 2026, 19:02 UTC
- EPSS
- 0.6% chance of exploitation in 30 days – higher than 50% of CVEsExploit Prediction Scoring System: the likelihood attackers will use this flaw soon.
CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H/E:U/RL:O/RC:CExploitation evidence
Disclosed: evidence found.
CVE published 14 Oct 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 2026-10-25.
What to do
Affected software
| Product | Affected | Fixed in |
|---|---|---|
| Microsoft Azure Monitor | Affected
| Fixed in– |
AI-suggested
Until an official patch is released, organizations should implement strict local access controls to limit who can log into systems running Azure Monitor Agent. Employing the principle of least privilege for all users and service accounts can reduce the risk of exploitation. Monitoring and alerting on unusual privilege escalation attempts or suspicious activity related to Azure Monitor processes is critical. Network segmentation can help contain potential compromises. Organizations should also review and harden endpoint security configurations and consider deploying application control or endpoint detection and response (EDR) solutions to detect and block exploitation attempts. Once Microsoft releases a patch or update, immediate deployment is essential. Additionally, organizations should audit their Azure Monitor deployments to identify all instances of the vulnerable version and prioritize remediation accordingly.
Description
Improper access control in Azure Monitor Agent allows an authorized attacker to elevate privileges locally.