CVE-2019-1072 Code injection in Azure DevOps Server

Critical 9.8 Published 15 Jul 2019 Updated 4 Aug 2024

Attackers can execute arbitrary code remotely on Azure DevOps Server and Team Foundation Server due to improper input handling.

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-2019-1072?

CVE-2019-1072 is a critical code injection vulnerability in Microsoft Azure DevOps Server, published on 15 Jul 2019. An attacker can exploit it over the internet without logging in, with no action from the victim.

Official description

A remote code execution vulnerability exists when Azure DevOps Server and Team Foundation Server (TFS) improperly handle user input, aka 'Azure DevOps Server and Team Foundation Server Remote Code Execution Vulnerability'.

Weakness: CWE-20

Which versions are affected by CVE-2019-1072?

It affects 2 products.

Products include Microsoft Azure Devops Server, Microsoft Team Foundation Server.

How do I fix CVE-2019-1072?

No fix has been published for CVE-2019-1072 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.

Upgrade, and never evaluate templates, expressions or code built from user input. More about Code injection.

Is CVE-2019-1072 being exploited?

There is no known exploitation of CVE-2019-1072 in the wild and no public exploit code.

Sources

Also known as GHSA-g5c6-v9ph-hmxh.