Command Injection in Microsoft Azure CLI

Publication date: 2026-09-08

Last updated on: 2026-09-14

Assigner: Microsoft Corporation

Description

Improper neutralization of special elements used in a command ('command injection') in Microsoft Azure CLI allows an authorized attacker to execute code over a network.

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Meta Information

Published

2026-09-08

Last Modified

2026-09-14

Generated

2026-09-29

AI Q&A

2026-09-09

EPSS Evaluated

2026-09-27

NVD

CVE-2026-83948

Affected Vendors & Products

Vendor	Product	Version / Range
microsoft	vm_repair	to 2.2.1 (exc)

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Exploitability

CWE

KEV

CWE ID	Description
CWE-77	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.

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Executive Summary

This is a command injection vulnerability in Microsoft Azure CLI. An authorized attacker could exploit it by sending specially crafted input to execute arbitrary code remotely over a network.

Impact Analysis

If exploited, an attacker could gain control over affected systems, steal data, or perform unauthorized actions. Users with Azure CLI access are at risk if the vulnerability is not patched.

Mitigation Strategies

Update Microsoft Azure CLI to the latest version immediately to patch the command injection vulnerability. Review and restrict user permissions to minimize authorized access that could exploit this issue.

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