How severe is CVE-2019-0962?

CVE-2019-0962 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 4.9, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires high privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity none, and availability none.

Is CVE-2019-0962 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 4% (90th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2019-0962?

CVE-2019-0962 affects Microsoft Azure Automation. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2019-0962?

Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.

When was CVE-2019-0962 published?

CVE-2019-0962 was published on 2019-07-15 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2019-0962

CVE-2019-0962 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Microsoft Azure Automation with a CVSS 3.x base score of 4.9. It is not currently listed as actively exploited by CISA, and its EPSS exploit-prediction score is low.

Key facts

Severity: Medium (CVSS 3.x base score 4.9)
CVSS v2: 4.0
EPSS exploit prediction: 4% (90th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Affected product: Microsoft Azure Automation
Published: 2019-07-15
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

An elevation of privilege vulnerability exists in Azure Automation "RunAs account" runbooks for users with contributor role, aka 'Azure Automation Elevation of Privilege Vulnerability'.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2019-0962?: An elevation of privilege vulnerability exists in Azure Automation "RunAs account" runbooks for users with contributor role, aka 'Azure Automation Elevation of Privilege Vulnerability'.
How severe is CVE-2019-0962?: CVE-2019-0962 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 4.9, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires high privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity none, and availability none.
Is CVE-2019-0962 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 4% (90th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2019-0962?: CVE-2019-0962 affects Microsoft Azure Automation. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2019-0962?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2019-0962 published?: CVE-2019-0962 was published on 2019-07-15 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

https://portal.msrc.microsoft.com/en-US/security-guidance/advisory/CVE-2019-0962

Affected products (1)

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