How severe is CVE-2023-36561?

CVE-2023-36561 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.3, rated high severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is low, integrity low, and availability low.

Is CVE-2023-36561 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (56th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2023-36561?

CVE-2023-36561 primarily affects Microsoft Azure Devops Server. In total, 3 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.

How do I fix CVE-2023-36561?

Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Given its high severity, prioritise patching exposed systems.

When was CVE-2023-36561 published?

CVE-2023-36561 was published on 2023-10-10 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2023-36561

CVE-2023-36561 is a high-severity vulnerability in Microsoft Azure Devops Server with a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.3. It is not currently listed as actively exploited by CISA, and its EPSS exploit-prediction score is low. The underlying weakness is classified as CWE-284.

Key facts

Severity: High (CVSS 3.x base score 7.3)
EPSS exploit prediction: 1% (56th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-284
Affected product: Microsoft Azure Devops Server
Published: 2023-10-10
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

Azure DevOps Server Elevation of Privilege Vulnerability

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 3.x base score of 7.3, rated high severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is low, integrity low, and availability low.
Is CVE-2023-36561 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (56th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2023-36561?: CVE-2023-36561 primarily affects Microsoft Azure Devops Server. In total, 3 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2023-36561?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Given its high severity, prioritise patching exposed systems.
When was CVE-2023-36561 published?: CVE-2023-36561 was published on 2023-10-10 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

https://msrc.microsoft.com/update-guide/vulnerability/CVE-2023-36561

Affected products (3)

cpe:2.3:o:microsoft:azure_devops_server:2020.0.2:-:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:microsoft:azure_devops_server:2020.1.2:-:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:microsoft:azure_devops_server:2022.0.1:-:*:*:*:*:*:*

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