CVE-2021-38648
Microsoft Azure Automation State Configuration, DSC Extension, Microsoft Azure Automation Update Management, Microsoft Azure Diagnostics (LAD)
Published 15 Sept 2021 · updated 10 Aug 2026 · Analyzed
7.8 High · CVSS 3.1, microsoft.com
Exploited in the wild
CISA added this to its Known Exploited Vulnerabilities catalog on 3 Nov 2021, with a remediation deadline of 17 Nov 2021 for US federal agencies.
Required action: Apply updates per vendor instructions.
Description
Open Management Infrastructure Elevation of Privilege Vulnerability
References
- msrc.microsoft.com/update-guide/vulnerability/CVE-2021-38648 · Patch, Vendor Advisory
- packetstormsecurity.com/files/164925/Microsoft-OMI-Management-Interface-Authentication-Bypass.html · Exploit, Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
- portal.msrc.microsoft.com/en-US/security-guidance/advisory/CVE-2021-38648 · Patch, Vendor Advisory
- www.cisa.gov/known-exploited-vulnerabilities-catalog?field_cve=CVE-2021-38648 · US Government Resource