CVE-2019-0875 Missing authorization in Azure DevOps Server

High 7.5 Published Updated

Attackers can escalate privileges in Azure DevOps Server due to improper enforcement of project permissions.

Exploited in the wild
Not known
Login needed
Not needed
Attackable
Over the internet
Victim action needed
Not needed
Fix
None listed

What is CVE-2019-0875?

CVE-2019-0875 is a high-severity missing authorization vulnerability in Microsoft Azure DevOps Server, published on 9 Apr 2019. An attacker can exploit it over the internet without logging in, with no action from the victim.

Official description

An elevation of privilege vulnerability exists when Azure DevOps Server 2019 does not properly enforce project permissions, aka 'Azure DevOps Server Elevation of Privilege Vulnerability'.

Which versions are affected by CVE-2019-0875?

It affects 1 product.

Products include Microsoft Azure Devops Server.

How do I fix CVE-2019-0875?

No fix has been published for CVE-2019-0875 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.

Upgrade, and check permissions on every request on the server, not only in the interface. More about Missing authorization.

Is CVE-2019-0875 being exploited?

There is no known exploitation of CVE-2019-0875 in the wild and no public exploit code.

Sources

Also known as GHSA-pwff-g9gp-9fjw.

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