CVE-2024-43591: Azure Command Line Integration (CLI) Elevation of Privilege Vulnerability

Q: How do I fix CVE-2024-43591?

azure command-line interface: upgrade to 2.65.0; azure service connector: upgrade to 2.65.0. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Q: Is CVE-2024-43591 being exploited?

CVE-2024-43591 is not on the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities list at the time of the last update. Check again, as this can change.

Q: What does CVE-2024-43591 affect?

CVE-2024-43591 affects azure command-line interface, azure service connector. Severity is high (CVSS 8.7). Azure Command Line Integration (CLI) Elevation of Privilege Vulnerability

Q: How urgent is CVE-2024-43591?

Priority 54/100. High severity; On your watchlist

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HIGH 8.7WATCHLISTUPGRADEUPGRADE

CVE-2024-43591 is a high-severity flaw (CVSS 8.7) affecting azure command-line interface, azure service connector. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

Azure Command Line Integration (CLI) Elevation of Privilege Vulnerability

Why this priority

High severity
On your watchlist

A fixed release or distro patch exists.

Risk facts

CVSS score	8.7 (High)
Attack vector	Network (remote)
Attack complexity	Low
Privileges needed	High
User interaction	None
EPSS exploit chance	1.6% (top 24%)
CISA exploited list	No
Weakness	CWE-77
Published	2024-10-08
Last modified	2026-06-17

Publisher (CNA): Microsoft Corporation · Vendor: microsoft

Last updated 2026-06-17 · Sources: CVE Program, NVD, CISA KEV, EPSS and vendor advisories · How we score

Am I affected?

Timeline

2024-10-08 18:15 UTCPublished CVE record published
2026-06-17 07:51 UTCUpdated Record last modified

microsoft azure command-line interface UPGRADE

Affected: < 2.65.0

Fixed in: 2.65.0

Safe to downgrade to: no unaffected older release

1. Check installed version

apt-cache policy azure-command-line-interface || rpm -q azure-command-line-interface || azure-command-line-interface --version

2. UPGRADE to 2.65.0 (Debian / Ubuntu)

sudo apt update && sudo apt install --only-upgrade azure-command-line-interface

2. UPGRADE (RHEL / Amazon Linux / Fedora)

sudo dnf upgrade azure-command-line-interface

Note

Distros often backport fixes without changing the version number. Confirm with the distro advisory or changelog.

microsoft azure service connector UPGRADE

Affected: < 2.65.0

Fixed in: 2.65.0

Safe to downgrade to: no unaffected older release

1. Check installed version

apt-cache policy azure-service-connector || rpm -q azure-service-connector || azure-service-connector --version

2. UPGRADE to 2.65.0 (Debian / Ubuntu)

sudo apt update && sudo apt install --only-upgrade azure-service-connector

2. UPGRADE (RHEL / Amazon Linux / Fedora)

sudo dnf upgrade azure-service-connector

Note

Distros often backport fixes without changing the version number. Confirm with the distro advisory or changelog.

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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-2024-43591?

azure command-line interface: upgrade to 2.65.0; azure service connector: upgrade to 2.65.0. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Is CVE-2024-43591 being exploited?

CVE-2024-43591 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-2024-43591 affect?

CVE-2024-43591 affects azure command-line interface, azure service connector. Severity is high (CVSS 8.7). Azure Command Line Integration (CLI) Elevation of Privilege Vulnerability

How urgent is CVE-2024-43591?

Priority 54/100. High severity; On your watchlist

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References

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