CVE-2025-49746CWE-285

Azure Machine Learning Elevation of Privilege Vulnerability

Critical · published July 18, 2025

CVSS v3.1
9.9
EPSS
1%
Percentile
58.4
In the wild
Unconfirmed
What it is

🚨 An authorized attacker can escalate their privileges in Azure Machine Learning, opening a floodgate for unauthorized access! 🔥 Think of it like a hotel guest using a master key to access the penthouse suite—they were given a key, but they weren't supposed to have the power to unlock every door. This improper authorization is a critical flaw that can lead to disastrous consequences. With this vulnerability, an attacker could gain complete control over sensitive data and processes, potentially compromising the integrity of machine learning models and exposing confidential information. They could manipulate resources at will, wreaking havoc on your operations and data security. It's a recipe for absolute disaster!

Put simply

Think of it like a hotel guest using a master key to access the penthouse suite—they were given a key, but they weren't supposed to have the power to unlock every door. This improper authorization is a critical flaw that can lead to disastrous consequences. This flaw stems from improper authorization checks within Azure Machine Learning, allowing attackers who are already authorized to elevate their permissions beyond intended limits, compromising security boundaries.

What to do

With this vulnerability, an attacker could gain complete control over sensitive data and processes, potentially compromising the integrity of machine learning models and exposing confidential information. They could manipulate resources at will, wreaking havoc on your operations and data security. It's a recipe for absolute disaster! Immediately review and strengthen the authorization checks in your Azure Machine Learning setups. Ensure that only authorized users have access to sensitive features and functions. Consider implementing role-based access controls (RBAC) and monitor user activity closely to mitigate risks. You've got this! Secure your system, and you'll be a hero in the fight against vulnerabilities! 🛡️

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:U/RL:O/RC:C
CVSS v4.0
Not supplied
EPSS
0.00871 · 58.4th percentile
Weakness
CWE-285 · Improper Authorization
Published
2025-07-18T17:04Z
EPSS history
Timeline
  • 18 JUL 17:04Z
    Azure Machine Learning Elevation of Privilege Vulnerability
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