CVE-2026-26148 Microsoft Azure AD SSH Login extension for Linux Elevation of Privilege Vulnerability
An attacker can elevate privileges locally by exploiting external initialization of trusted variables in the Azure AD SSH Login extension.
- Exploited in the wild
- Not known
- Login needed
- Not needed
- Attackable
- Local or same network only
- Victim action needed
- Not needed
- Fix
- None listed
What is CVE-2026-26148?
CVE-2026-26148 is a high-severity vulnerability in Microsoft Azure AD SSH Login extension for Linux, published on 10 Mar 2026. It can only be exploited from the same machine or local network, with no action from the victim.
Official description
External initialization of trusted variables or data stores in Azure Entra ID allows an unauthorized attacker to elevate privileges locally.
Weakness: CWE-454
Which versions are affected by CVE-2026-26148?
It affects 1 product.
Products include Microsoft Azure Ad Ssh Login Extension for Linux.
How do I fix CVE-2026-26148?
No fix has been published for CVE-2026-26148 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.
Is CVE-2026-26148 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of CVE-2026-26148 in the wild and no public exploit code.
Sources
Also known as GHSA-qxwj-8xxc-qwm6.