CVE-2024-49056

Summary

CVE-2024-49056 is a newly disclosed vulnerability affecting airlift.microsoft.com. This issue permits an attacker, who already has network access with authorized credentials, to bypass authentication checks. The vulnerability lies in the assumption that certain data is immutable, which an adversary can exploit to elevate privileges, potentially leading to significant security implications. Microsoft is encouraged to release a patch as soon as possible to mitigate this risk. Until then, organizations are advised to strengthen their access control policies and monitor their networks closely.

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