CVE-2024-43591
CVE-2024-43591 is a high-severity vulnerability in Microsoft Azure Command-line Interface with a CVSS 3.x base score of 8.7. 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-77.
Key facts
- Severity: High (CVSS 3.x base score 8.7)
- EPSS exploit prediction: 2% (73rd percentile)
- Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
- EU (EUVD) id: EUVD-2024-40343
- Weakness: CWE-77
- Affected product: Microsoft Azure Command-line Interface
- Published:
- Last modified:
Description
Azure Command Line Integration (CLI) Elevation of Privilege Vulnerability
Frequently asked questions
- What is CVE-2024-43591?
- Azure Command Line Integration (CLI) Elevation of Privilege Vulnerability
- How severe is CVE-2024-43591?
- CVE-2024-43591 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 8.7, rated high severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires high privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is none, integrity high, and availability high.
- Is CVE-2024-43591 being actively exploited?
- It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 2% (73rd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
- What products are affected by CVE-2024-43591?
- CVE-2024-43591 primarily affects Microsoft Azure Command-line Interface. In total, 2 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
- How do I fix CVE-2024-43591?
- 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.
- Does CVE-2024-43591 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?
- Yes. CVE-2024-43591 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2024-40343.
- When was CVE-2024-43591 published?
- CVE-2024-43591 was published on 2024-10-08 and last updated on 2026-06-17.
References
Affected products (2)
- cpe:2.3:a:microsoft:azure_command-line_interface:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:a:microsoft:azure_service_connector:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
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