CVE-2025-21415CWE-290

Azure AI Face Service Elevation of Privilege Vulnerability

Critical · published January 29, 2025

CVSS v3.1
9.9
EPSS
1%
Percentile
60.6
In the wild
Unconfirmed
What it is

🚨 An authentication bypass is lurking in Azure AI Face Service, allowing authorized users to impersonate others at will! 🔥 Think of it like a hotel where anyone with a room key can waltz into any room without being questioned—imagine the chaos that could ensue! 🏨 If exploited, an attacker could gain unauthorized access to sensitive functions, allowing them to escalate privileges over the network. This could lead to data leaks, unauthorized data manipulation, or even control over critical services. The potential fallout is absolutely devastating!

Put simply

Think of it like a hotel where anyone with a room key can waltz into any room without being questioned—imagine the chaos that could ensue! 🏨 CVE-2025-21415 is an authentication bypass vulnerability that allows an attacker to spoof identity, thereby elevating privileges without proper authorization checks in place.

What to do

If exploited, an attacker could gain unauthorized access to sensitive functions, allowing them to escalate privileges over the network. This could lead to data leaks, unauthorized data manipulation, or even control over critical services. The potential fallout is absolutely devastating! Immediately apply the available patch to Azure AI Face Service. Review your network configurations and user access controls to ensure they align with least privilege principles. Regularly audit your logs for any unusual activity to catch unauthorized access early. You've got this! With the right steps, you can lock this down and secure your systems! 🛡️

The record
Technical detail
CVSS v3.1
9.9 · CRITICAL
Vector
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:C/C:H/I:H/A:H/E:P/RL:O/RC:C
CVSS v4.0
Not supplied
EPSS
0.00941 · 60.6th percentile
Weakness
CWE-290 · Authentication Bypass by Spoofing
Published
2025-01-29T22:42Z
EPSS history
Timeline
  • 29 JAN 22:42Z
    Azure AI Face Service Elevation of Privilege Vulnerability
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