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CVE-2026-21522

Improper neutralization of special elements used in a command ('command injection') in Azure Compute Gallery allows an authorized attacker to elevate privileges locally.

MEDIUM 6.7EPSS 0.43%

Does this matter?

Lower severity and a low EPSS score (0.43%). Track it; it rarely justifies an emergency change on its own.

Description

Improper neutralization of special elements used in a command ('command injection') in Azure Compute Gallery allows an authorized attacker to elevate privileges locally.

CVSS 3.1
6.7 MEDIUMCVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:H/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
EPSS
0.43% probability · 36th percentile
CISA KEV
Not listed
Weakness
CWE-77
Affected
microsoft/confcom
Source
secure@microsoft.com

Source: NVD record, EPSS from FIRST.org, KEV from CISA. Refreshed daily.