CVE-2021-24109

Name: CVE-2021-24109
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2021-02-25T23:15:16.447+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

MEDIUMCVSS 6.8/10EPSS 1.96%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2021-24109 is a medium-severity vulnerability rated 6.8/10 on the CVSS scale. Microsoft Azure Kubernetes Service Elevation of Privilege Vulnerability. EPSS estimates a 1.96% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

Microsoft Azure Kubernetes Service Elevation of Privilege Vulnerability

Metrics

CVSS 3.1

6.8/10

CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:H/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H

EPSS Probability

1.96%

77.8th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Microsoft	Azure Kubernetes Service	All versions

References

https://portal.msrc.microsoft.com/en-US/security-guidance/advisory/CVE-2021-24109Patch, Vendor Advisory
https://portal.msrc.microsoft.com/en-US/security-guidance/advisory/CVE-2021-24109Patch, Vendor Advisory

Timeline

Published: Feb 25, 2021
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2021-24109?

Microsoft Azure Kubernetes Service Elevation of Privilege Vulnerability

How severe is CVE-2021-24109?

CVE-2021-24109 has a CVSS score of 6.8/10 (MEDIUM severity). The EPSS model estimates a 1.96% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2021-24109?

Check the vendor references and advisories linked above for patched versions and mitigation guidance. You can also run a Strix scan to test if your systems are affected.

Are you affected by CVE-2021-24109?

Run a free Strix scan to check your systems for this vulnerability.

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Source: NVD / NIST