PatchTheCVECVE-2021-24087: Azure IoT CLI extension Elevation of Privilege Vulnerability
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CVE-2021-24087 is a high-severity flaw (CVSS 7.0) affecting -. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.
Azure IoT CLI extension Elevation of Privilege Vulnerability
Why this priority
- High severity
- On your watchlist
A fixed release or distro patch exists.
Risk facts
| CVSS score | 7.0 (High) |
| Attack vector | Local |
| Attack complexity | High |
| Privileges needed | Low |
| User interaction | None |
| EPSS exploit chance | 0.5% (top 58%) |
| CISA exploited list | No |
| Weakness | CWE-269 |
| Published | 2021-02-25 |
| Last modified | 2026-06-17 |
Publisher (CNA): Microsoft Corporation · Vendor: azure-iot-cli-extension
Last updated 2026-06-17 · Sources: CVE Program, NVD, CISA KEV, EPSS and vendor advisories · How we score
Am I affected?
Timeline
- Published CVE record published
- Updated Record last modified
azure-iot-cli-extension - UPGRADE
Affected: >= 0.10.2 and <= 0.10.6
Fixed in: newer than 0.10.6
Safe to downgrade to: a release before 0.10.2
1. Check installed version
apt-cache policy - || rpm -q - || - --version
2. UPGRADE to newer than 0.10.6 (Debian / Ubuntu)
sudo apt update && sudo apt install --only-upgrade -
2. UPGRADE (RHEL / Amazon Linux / Fedora)
sudo dnf upgrade -
Note
Distros often backport fixes without changing the version number. Confirm with the distro advisory or changelog.
3. If no update is available yet, DOWNGRADE to a release before 0.10.2 (Debian / Ubuntu)
apt-cache madison -
sudo apt install -=<VERSION_BEFORE_0.10.2>
sudo apt-mark hold -
3. If no update is available yet, DOWNGRADE (RHEL / Amazon Linux / Fedora)
dnf --showduplicates list -
sudo dnf downgrade --<VERSION_BEFORE_0.10.2>
sudo dnf versionlock add -
Downgrade risk
Downgrading can break dependent software and may reopen older bugs. Read the distro advisory first and test on a non-production host.
After downgrade
Restart the service, and keep the package held until a fixed release ships.
Verify at the official source NVD · CVE Program · Report a problem with this page
Scores and fixes here are computed automatically from those and other public sources. Confirm with the vendor advisory before changing production systems.
Scores and fixes here are computed automatically from those and other public sources. Confirm with the vendor advisory before changing production systems.
Quick answers
How do I fix CVE-2021-24087?
-: upgrade to newer than 0.10.6. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.
Is CVE-2021-24087 being exploited?
CVE-2021-24087 is not on the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities list at the time of the last update. Check again, as this can change.
What does CVE-2021-24087 affect?
CVE-2021-24087 affects -. Severity is high (CVSS 7.0). Azure IoT CLI extension Elevation of Privilege Vulnerability
How urgent is CVE-2021-24087?
Priority 40/100. High severity; On your watchlist
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