CVE-2022-39327

Name: CVE-2022-39327
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2022-10-25T17:15:56.15+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

CRITICALCVSS 9.8/10EPSS 3.21%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2022-39327 is a critical-severity vulnerability rated 9.8/10 on the CVSS scale. Azure CLI is the command-line interface for Microsoft Azure. In versions previous to 2.40.0, Azure CLI contains a vulnerability for potential code injection. EPSS estimates a 3.21% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

Azure CLI is the command-line interface for Microsoft Azure. In versions previous to 2.40.0, Azure CLI contains a vulnerability for potential code injection. Critical scenarios are where a hosting machine runs an Azure CLI command where parameter values have been provided by an external source. The vulnerability is only applicable when the Azure CLI command is run on a Windows machine and with any version of PowerShell and when the parameter value contains the `&` or `|` symbols. If any of these prerequisites are not met, this vulnerability is not applicable. Users should upgrade to version 2.40.0 or greater to receive a a mitigation for the vulnerability.

Metrics

CVSS 3.1

9.8/10

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

EPSS Probability

3.21%

86.5th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Microsoft	Azure Command-Line Interface	< 2.40.0

References

https://github.com/Azure/azure-cli/pull/23514Exploit, Patch, Third Party Advisory
https://github.com/Azure/azure-cli/pull/24015Patch, Third Party Advisory
https://github.com/Azure/azure-cli/security/advisories/GHSA-47xc-9rr2-q7p4Exploit, Mitigation, Third Party Advisory
https://github.com/Azure/azure-cli/pull/23514Exploit, Patch, Third Party Advisory
https://github.com/Azure/azure-cli/pull/24015Patch, Third Party Advisory
https://github.com/Azure/azure-cli/security/advisories/GHSA-47xc-9rr2-q7p4Exploit, Mitigation, Third Party Advisory

Timeline

Published: Oct 25, 2022
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2022-39327?

How severe is CVE-2022-39327?

CVE-2022-39327 has a CVSS score of 9.8/10 (CRITICAL severity). The EPSS model estimates a 3.21% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2022-39327?

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.

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Source: NVD / NIST