Critical-Severity Flaw in Microsoft VM Inspector for Azure Virtual Machines Tracked as CVE-2026-110063
A newly published critical vulnerability in Microsoft VM Inspector for Azure Virtual Machines carries a CVSS score of 10. Here is what is affected and how to respond.
Key points
- CVE-2026-110063 affects Microsoft VM Inspector for Azure Virtual Machines.
- CVSS 10 (Critical).
- No exploitation confirmed yet.
A critical security flaw tracked as CVE-2026-110063 has been published in the National Vulnerability Database for Microsoft VM Inspector for Azure Virtual Machines, with a CVSS base score of 10.
At a glance
- CVE
- CVE-2026-110063
- Product
- Microsoft VM Inspector for Azure Virtual Machines
- CVSS
- 10 Critical
- Weakness
- CWE-59
- Exploited
- No known exploitation
What is the vulnerability?
The NVD entry states: 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.
Affected versions
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Microsoft | VM Inspector for Azure Virtual Machines | - |
CVSS vector: CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:C/C:H/I:H/A:H/E:U/RL:O/RC:C.
Is it being exploited?
There is no public confirmation of exploitation at the time of publication. It does not appear in CISA's Known Exploited Vulnerabilities catalog. We will update this report if that changes.
What should you do?
- Identify whether the affected product and versions run in your environment.
- Apply the vendor update listed in the advisory as soon as it is available.
- Limit network exposure of the affected service until it is patched.
- Monitor the vendor advisory for updated guidance or exploitation reports.
What to do and how to stay safe: CVE-2026-110063
- Vulnerability severity scores ignore your specific architecture and context.
- Exploitability depends on network exposure and user behavior, not just code flaws.
- Prioritization requires continuous asset inventory and threat intelligence alignment.
Risk-based vulnerability management focuses your limited resources on the flaws that actually threaten your business. Start by mapping your critical assets and checking for active exploits to prioritize your backlog.
Step-by-step guide: Risk-Based Vulnerability Management: Prioritize Fixes by Actual Danger
General security guidance from the Threat Times newsroom. It is not confirmed advice from the organisations named in this story.
Frequently asked questions
What is CVE-2026-110063?
CVE-2026-110063 is a CWE-59 vulnerability in Microsoft VM Inspector for Azure Virtual Machines.
How severe is CVE-2026-110063?
It has a CVSS score of 10 Critical.
Is CVE-2026-110063 being exploited?
There is no public confirmation of exploitation at the time of publication.
