CVE-2023-36414: Azure.Identity Remote Code Execution Vulnerability

HIGH
Advisory Identifier: GHSA-5mfx-4wcx-rv27
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CVSS 8.8
CWE-77
Published
Advisory Summary

CVE-2023-36414 is a HIGH (CVSS 8.8) remote code execution vulnerability (CWE-77: Improper Neutralization of Special Elements used in a Command ('Command Injection')) affecting Azure.Identity libraries in the NuGet ecosystem. The issue involves azure identity sdk remote code execution vulnerability. Remediation is available by upgrading affected packages to version 1.10.2.

CVE-2023-36414 at a Glance

CVE Identifier CVE-2023-36414
GHSA Identifier GHSA-5mfx-4wcx-rv27
Severity HIGH
CVSS v3.1 Base Score 8.8
CWE Classification CWE-77: Improper Neutralization of Special Elements used in a Command ('Command Injection')
Affected Product Azure.Identity
Package Ecosystem NuGet
Published Date
Last Updated

Security Impact

CVSS: 8.8

The security impact metrics below are parsed directly from the CVSS v3.1 vector string (CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H).

Attack Vector Network (AV:N)
Attack Complexity Low (AC:L)
Privileges Required Low (PR:L)
User Interaction None (UI:N)
Scope Unchanged (S:U)
Confidentiality High (C:H)
Integrity High (I:H)
Availability High (A:H)

How to Fix CVE-2023-36414

To remediate this vulnerability, upgrade all affected Azure.Identity dependencies to a patched release. Both direct and transitive dependencies should be checked, as frameworks or security libraries may pull in vulnerable versions transitively.

Azure.Identity fixed: 1.10.2 
Upgrade Azure.Identity to 1.10.2
Verify Direct and Transitive Dependencies

Run the following command in your project directory to verify that all resolved dependencies use the patched release: 

inspect dependencies for Azure.Identity

How to Check if You Are Affected

To determine whether your application is affected by CVE-2023-36414, inspect your project dependencies for Azure.Identity:

inspect dependencies for Azure.Identity

Analyze the terminal output to locate any version of Azure.Identity in your dependency tree. If any resolved version matches the vulnerable ranges listed in the table below (for example, versions earlier than 1.10.2), your application is affected.

Note: Verify declared build manifests and deployed runtime container environments.

Technical Details

Vulnerability Mechanism & Technical Analysis

This vulnerability is classified under CWE-77: Improper Neutralization of Special Elements used in a Command ('Command Injection'), where the product constructs all or part of a command using externally-influenced input from an upstream component, but it does not neutralize or incorrectly neutralizes special elements that could modify the intended command when it is sent to a downstream component. In Azure.Identity, software state validation or input boundaries are circumvented during processing. Review the official source advisory statement below for specific affected components, classes, and reproduction details.

Source Advisory Statement

Azure Identity SDK is vulnerable to remote code execution.

CVE-2023-36414 Affected Azure.Identity Versions

1 component(s)
Fixed Versions:
1.10.2
Product / Package Ecosystem Affected Versions Fixed Version
Azure.Identity
nuget/Azure.Identity
NuGet
< 1.10.2
1.10.2

References

NVD — CVE-2023-36414 NVD
https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2023-36414
Azure.Identity Source Repository REPOSITORY
https://github.com/Azure/azure-sdk-for-net
Azure.Identity Source Repository REPOSITORY
https://github.com/Azure/azure-sdk-for-net/blob/main/sdk/identity/Azure.Identity/CHANGELOG.md#1102-2023-10-10
msrc.microsoft.com/update-guide/vulner... WEB
https://msrc.microsoft.com/update-guide/vulnerability/CVE-2023-36414

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2023-36414?
CVE-2023-36414 is a security vulnerability in Azure.Identity involving Azure Identity SDK Remote Code Execution Vulnerability under CWE-77: Improper Neutralization of Special Elements used in a Command ('Command Injection').
Which Azure.Identity versions are affected?
Affected versions include releases prior to 1.10.2 across affected packages: Azure.Identity.
What version fixes CVE-2023-36414?
Upgrading to 1.10.2 (or the latest patched release for your respective branch) resolves the vulnerability.
Is Azure.Identity affected?
Yes, Azure.Identity is affected in releases prior to 1.10.2. Upgrade your dependency to 1.10.2 or later.
What is the CVSS score of CVE-2023-36414?
CVE-2023-36414 has a CVSS v3.1 base score of 8.8 (HIGH) with vector string CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H.
What CWE is associated with CVE-2023-36414?
CVE-2023-36414 is classified under CWE-77: Improper Neutralization of Special Elements used in a Command ('Command Injection') (The product constructs all or part of a command using externally-influenced input from an upstream component, but it does not neutralize or incorrectly neutralizes special elements that could modify the intended command when it is sent to a downstream component.).
How can I check NuGet dependencies for CVE-2023-36414?
Run the dependency tree command: 'inspect dependencies for Azure.Identity'. This command lists direct and transitive dependencies in your build configuration so you can verify if a vulnerable version is resolved.
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