Improper Authorization in Azure Automation by Microsoft
CVE-2025-29827

9.9CRITICAL

Key Information:

Vendor

Microsoft
Status
Azure Automation
Vendor
CVE Published:
8 May 2025

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👾 Exploit Exists📰 News Worthy

What is CVE-2025-29827?

A flaw in Azure Automation allows an authorized attacker to exploit improper authorization mechanisms, potentially elevating privileges across the network. This vulnerability can enable unauthorized access to sensitive functions and data, paving the way for further exploitation. Organizations utilizing Azure Automation should assess their configurations and ensure that proper access controls are in place to mitigate potential attacks.

Affected Version(s)

Azure Automation -

News Articles

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References

https://msrc.microsoft.com/update-guide/vulnerability/CVE...
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CVSS V3.1

Score:
9.9
Severity:
CRITICAL
Confidentiality:
High
Integrity:
High
Availability:
High
Attack Vector:
Network
Attack Complexity:
Low
Privileges Required:
Low
User Interaction:
None
Scope:
Changed

Timeline

  • 👾

    Exploit known to exist

  • 📰

    First article discovered by Dark Reading

  • Vulnerability published

  • Vulnerability Reserved

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