CVE-2023-36561

Name: CVE-2023-36561
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2023-10-10T18:15:12.93+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

HIGHCVSS 7.3/10EPSS 0.85%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2023-36561 is a high-severity vulnerability rated 7.3/10 on the CVSS scale. Azure DevOps Server Elevation of Privilege Vulnerability. EPSS estimates a 0.85% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

Azure DevOps Server Elevation of Privilege Vulnerability

Metrics

CVSS 3.1

7.3/10

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

EPSS Probability

0.85%

53.4th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-284

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Microsoft	Azure Devops Server	2020.0.2
Microsoft	Azure Devops Server	2020.1.2
Microsoft	Azure Devops Server	2022.0.1

References

https://msrc.microsoft.com/update-guide/vulnerability/CVE-2023-36561Patch, Vendor Advisory
https://msrc.microsoft.com/update-guide/vulnerability/CVE-2023-36561Patch, Vendor Advisory

Timeline

Published: Oct 10, 2023
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2023-36561?

Azure DevOps Server Elevation of Privilege Vulnerability

How severe is CVE-2023-36561?

CVE-2023-36561 has a CVSS score of 7.3/10 (HIGH severity). The EPSS model estimates a 0.85% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2023-36561?

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-2023-36561?

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

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Source: NVD / NIST