CVE-2025-24049

Name: CVE-2025-24049
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2025-03-11T17:16:26.907+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

HIGHCVSS 8.4/10EPSS 0.40%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2025-24049 is a high-severity vulnerability rated 8.4/10 on the CVSS scale. Improper neutralization of special elements used in a command ('command injection') in Azure Command Line Integration (CLI) allows an unauthorized attacker to elevate privileges locally.. EPSS estimates a 0.40% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

Improper neutralization of special elements used in a command ('command injection') in Azure Command Line Integration (CLI) allows an unauthorized attacker to elevate privileges locally.

Metrics

CVSS 3.1

8.4/10

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

EPSS Probability

0.40%

32.1th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-77

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Microsoft	Azure Command-Line Interface	< 2.69.0

References

https://msrc.microsoft.com/update-guide/vulnerability/CVE-2025-24049Vendor Advisory

Timeline

Published: Mar 11, 2025
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Analyzed

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2025-24049?

Improper neutralization of special elements used in a command ('command injection') in Azure Command Line Integration (CLI) allows an unauthorized attacker to elevate privileges locally.

How severe is CVE-2025-24049?

CVE-2025-24049 has a CVSS score of 8.4/10 (HIGH severity). The EPSS model estimates a 0.40% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2025-24049?

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-2025-24049?

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Source: NVD / NIST