CVE-2025-24049: Improper neutralization of special elements used in a command ('command injection') in Azure Command Line Inte

Q: How do I fix CVE-2025-24049?

azure command-line interface: upgrade to 2.69.0. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Q: Is CVE-2025-24049 being exploited?

CVE-2025-24049 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-2025-24049 affect?

CVE-2025-24049 affects azure command-line interface. Severity is high (CVSS 8.4). Improper neutralization of special elements used in a command ('command injection') in Azure Command Line Integration (CLI) allows an unauthorized attacker to elevate privileges locally.

Q: How urgent is CVE-2025-24049?

Priority 44/100. High severity; On your watchlist

This month

HIGH 8.4WATCHLISTUPGRADE

CVE-2025-24049 is a high-severity flaw (CVSS 8.4) affecting azure command-line interface. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

Improper neutralization of special elements used in a command ('command injection') in Azure Command Line Integration (CLI) allows an unauthorized attacker to elevate privileges locally.

Why this priority

High severity
On your watchlist

A fixed release or distro patch exists.

Risk facts

CVSS score	8.4 (High)
Attack vector	Local
Attack complexity	Low
Privileges needed	None
User interaction	None
EPSS exploit chance	0.4% (top 63%)
CISA exploited list	No
Weakness	CWE-77
Published	2025-03-11
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

2025-03-11 17:16 UTCPublished CVE record published
2026-06-17 08:57 UTCUpdated Record last modified

microsoft azure command-line interface UPGRADE

Affected: < 2.69.0

Fixed in: 2.69.0

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 2.69.0 (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.

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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-2025-24049?

azure command-line interface: upgrade to 2.69.0. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Is CVE-2025-24049 being exploited?

CVE-2025-24049 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-2025-24049 affect?

CVE-2025-24049 affects azure command-line interface. Severity is high (CVSS 8.4). Improper neutralization of special elements used in a command ('command injection') in Azure Command Line Integration (CLI) allows an unauthorized attacker to elevate privileges locally.

How urgent is CVE-2025-24049?

Priority 44/100. High severity; On your watchlist

Software pages

Azure vulnerabilities

Related CVEs

CVE-2024-43591 HIGH 8.7 UPGRADE UPGRADE Azure Command Line Integration (CLI) Elevation of Privilege Vulnerability

References

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