CVE-2026-49163Disclosure(microsoft / application_insights_profiler)

LOWCVSS 8.8 · HIGH

Signal is active with 1 mentions in latest observed window

Immediate actions

Track advisory updates for patch or workaround availability

Recommended action window: Monitor and triage in normal cycle

NVD description

Improper limitation of a pathname to a restricted directory ('path traversal') in Application Insights Profiler allows an authorized attacker to elevate privileges over a network.

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0.0/ 10 priority

Sources & remediation

Vendor / third-party advisories

https://msrc.microsoft.com/update-guide/vulnerability/CVE-2026-49163

Weakness type (CWE)

CWE-22

Priority

LOW

Exploitation

NONE

PoC

NONE

Patch

NONE

Momentum

STABLE

Are you affected?

If you run products in this scope, you should treat this CVE as relevant to your environment.

application_insights_profiler

Threat summary

3 mentions across 3 observed days
Momentum state: stable

What's happening

Technical details provided in 2 signals
Disclosure: 2 classified signals
General: 1 classified signal
Peaked 2d ago at 1 mentions (2026-08-06); latest day: 1
3 total mentions across 3 days

Affected systems

Vendors

microsoft

Products

application_insights_profiler

1 version affected across 1 product

Deep dive

Activity timeline3 mentions / 3d

Signal classification2 categories

Disclosure

266.7%

General

133.3%

Referenced assets3 URLs

By indicator

Classification over time

Date	Total	Labels

2026-08-06	1	General1
2026-08-07	1	Disclosure1
2026-08-09	1	Disclosure1

Full discourse3 posts

Windows Forum@windowsforum46d
General
⚠️ Microsoft disclosed an Azure Profiler elevation-of-privilege flaw, then forgot the useful parts: affected versions, workaround, exploit details—and apparently the fix. Azure admins get a CVE and vibes. https://windowsforum.com/security-alerts.84/cve-2026-49163-azure-profiler-flaw-has-no-fix-details.441873/?utm_source=x&utm_medium=social&utm_campaign=news_node84 #PrivilegeEscalation #ApplicationInsights https://t.co/grLXoxowYn
Post summary
Microsoft disclosed CVE‑2026‑49163 but omitted key details such as affected versions, workaround, exploit specifics, and fix information, leaving admins without actionable guidance.
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Hugo | DevOps | Cybersecurity 🇱🇻@HugoValters43d
Disclosure
CVE-2026-49163 - Path traversal in Microsoft Application Insights Profiler allows authorized network attacker priv esc. CVSS 8.8. Unpatched. Act now. https://www.valtersit.com/cve/CVE-2026-49163 #CVE #Microsoft #infosec #infosec #cybersecurity #CVE #Linux #infosec #infosec #devsecops #devops #developer #sysadmin #100daysofcode #git #github #gitlab #redteam #blueteam #ethicalhacker #ethicalhacking #cybersecurityawareness #cybersecurity #cybersecuritynews #cybersecuritytips #python #hacker #linux #kali #ubuntu
Post summary
CVE-2026-49163 is a path‑traversal vulnerability in Microsoft Application Insights Profiler with a CVSS score of 8.8 that can enable privilege escalation for authorized network attackers. The vulnerability remains unpatched, prompting immediate action.
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CVE@CVEnew46d
Disclosure
CVE-2026-49163 Improper limitation of a pathname to a restricted directory ('path traversal') in Application Insights Profiler allows an authorized attacker to elevate privileges ov… https://www.cve.org/CVERecord?id=CVE-2026-49163
Post summary
The text announces CVE-2026-49163, describing a path‑traversal flaw in Azure Application Insights Profiler that permits privilege escalation for authorized users; no PoC, exploit, or patch is provided.
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Part	Vendor	Product	Version	Target SW	Target HW
App	microsoft	application_insights_profiler	-	-	-

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What researchers are saying

CVE-2026-49163

Windows Forum[verified]@windowsforumGeneral

Microsoft disclosed CVE‑2026‑49163 but omitted key details such as affected versions, workaround, exploit specifics, and fix information, leaving admins without actionable guidance.

Hugo | DevOps | Cybersecurity 🇱🇻[verified]@HugoValtersDisclosure

CVE-2026-49163 is a path‑traversal vulnerability in Microsoft Application Insights Profiler with a CVSS score of 8.8 that can enable privilege escalation for authorized network attackers. The vulnerability remains unpatched, prompting immediate action.

CVE@CVEnewDisclosure

The text announces CVE-2026-49163, describing a path‑traversal flaw in Azure Application Insights Profiler that permits privilege escalation for authorized users; no PoC, exploit, or patch is provided.