CVE-2024-49042

Name: CVE-2024-49042
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2024-11-12T19:15:17.507+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

HIGHCVSS 7.2/10EPSS 1.18%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2024-49042 is a high-severity vulnerability rated 7.2/10 on the CVSS scale. Azure Database for PostgreSQL Flexible Server Extension Elevation of Privilege Vulnerability. EPSS estimates a 1.18% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

Azure Database for PostgreSQL Flexible Server Extension Elevation of Privilege Vulnerability

Metrics

CVSS 3.1

7.2/10

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

EPSS Probability

1.18%

63.6th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-77

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Microsoft	Azure Database For Postgresql Flexible Server	>= 12.0, < 12.20
Microsoft	Azure Database For Postgresql Flexible Server	>= 13.0, < 13.16
Microsoft	Azure Database For Postgresql Flexible Server	>= 14.0, < 14.13
Microsoft	Azure Database For Postgresql Flexible Server	>= 15.0, < 15.8
Microsoft	Azure Database For Postgresql Flexible Server	>= 16.0, < 16.4

References

https://msrc.microsoft.com/update-guide/vulnerability/CVE-2024-49042Vendor Advisory

Timeline

Published: Nov 12, 2024
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Analyzed

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2024-49042?

Azure Database for PostgreSQL Flexible Server Extension Elevation of Privilege Vulnerability

How severe is CVE-2024-49042?

CVE-2024-49042 has a CVSS score of 7.2/10 (HIGH severity). The EPSS model estimates a 1.18% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2024-49042?

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-2024-49042?

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Source: NVD / NIST