Azure Compute Gallery
CVE-2026-21522 — Microsoft ACI Confidential Containers Elevation of Privilege Vulnerability
Executive Summary
Improper neutralization of special elements used in a command ('command injection') in Azure Compute Gallery allows an authorized attacker to elevate privileges locally.
Overview
6.7
CVSS MEDIUM
Critical
MS Severity
Not Exploited
MS Exploit Status
Less Likely
MS Exploit Likelihood
CVSS Vector
ATTACK VECTOR
Local
ATTACK COMPLEXITY
Low
PRIVILEGES REQUIRED
High
USER INTERACTION
None
SCOPE
Unchanged
Temporal Score: 6.0
EPSS Score
0.00415
probability of exploitation in the next 30 days
0.32985 percentile - updated 2026-06-20
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Affected Products
1 affected product
| Product | KB Article | Severity | Impact | Restart Required |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Microsoft ACI Confidential Containers | Release Notes (Security Update) |
Critical | Elevation of Privilege | No |
Patches
1 patch
| Article | Type | Restart |
|---|---|---|
Release Notes |
Security Update | No |
Known Exploits
No known exploits have been linked for this CVE yet. When available, exploit references will be sourced from public repositories and may be unverified, incomplete, or non-functional. Always review code carefully before use in any environment.
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