RCE in Microsoft Azure Cli
CVE-2025-24049
Improper neutralization of special elements used in a command ('command injection') in Azure Command Line Integration (CLI) allows an unauthorized attacker to elevate privileges locally.
Vulnerability class: Command Injection (OS Command Injection)
EPSS: 0.004 (32.1th percentile) — read the EPSS interpretation.
CVSS v3 metric
CVSS v3 base score 8.4 (High). Vector: CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H.
Affected products
- Microsoft Azure Cli — versions 2.0.0
- Microsoft Azure_command-line_interface
Weakness classification (CWE)
Public proof-of-concept exploits
References
- secure@microsoft.com (vendor-advisory, patch, Vendor Advisory)
Frequently asked questions
- What is CVE-2025-24049?
- CVE-2025-24049 is a high-severity vulnerability in Microsoft Azure Cli, classified under Command Injection. CVSS score: 8.4/10. Published 2025-03-11.
- How severe is CVE-2025-24049?
- High severity. CVSS v3 base score is 8.4 out of 10.
- Is CVE-2025-24049 known to be exploited?
- 1 public proof-of-concept repositories are indexed. Not currently listed in the CISA KEV catalog.