CVE-2023-36561 Azure DevOps Server Elevation of Privilege Vulnerability

High 7.3 Published 10 Oct 2023 Updated 14 Apr 2025

An attacker can elevate privileges in Azure DevOps Server, potentially gaining unauthorized access to sensitive project data and administrative functions.

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-2023-36561?

CVE-2023-36561 is a high-severity vulnerability in Microsoft Azure DevOps Server 2020.0.2, published on 10 Oct 2023. An attacker can exploit it over the internet without logging in, with no action from the victim.

Official description

Azure DevOps Server Elevation of Privilege Vulnerability

Weakness: CWE-284

Which versions are affected by CVE-2023-36561?

It affects 1 product.

Products include Microsoft Azure Devops Server.

How do I fix CVE-2023-36561?

No fix has been published for CVE-2023-36561 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.

Is CVE-2023-36561 being exploited?

There is no known exploitation of CVE-2023-36561 in the wild and no public exploit code.

Sources

Also known as GHSA-6r24-858h-vm25.