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CRITICAL

CVE-2022-39327

CVSS v3

9.8

CRITICAL

EPSS Score

3.5 %

exploit probability, as of 2026-10-18

CISA KEV

No

known exploited

Exploitation

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SSVC status

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Affected and fixed versions

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Packages

  • azure-cliPyPIall versions · fixed in 2.40.0
  • azure-cliBitnamiall versions · fixed in 2.40.0

Full record on NVD

Description

Azure CLI is the command-line interface for Microsoft Azure. In versions previous to 2.40.0, Azure CLI contains a vulnerability for potential code injection. Critical scenarios are where a hosting machine runs an Azure CLI command where parameter values have been provided by an external source. The vulnerability is only applicable when the Azure CLI command is run on a Windows machine and with any version of PowerShell and when the parameter value contains the `&` or `|` symbols. If any of these prerequisites are not met, this vulnerability is not applicable. Users should upgrade to version 2.40.0 or greater to receive a a mitigation for the vulnerability.

Technical details

Published
2022-10-25

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2022-39327?

Azure CLI is the command-line interface for Microsoft Azure. In versions previous to 2.40.0, Azure CLI contains a vulnerability for potential code injection. Critical scenarios are where a hosting machine runs an Azure CLI command where parameter values have been provided by an external source. The vulnerability is only applicable when the Azure CLI command is run on a Windows machine and with any version of PowerShell and when the parameter value contains the `&` or `|` symbols. If any of these prerequisites are not met, this vulnerability is not applicable. Users should upgrade to version 2.40.0 or greater to receive a a mitigation for the vulnerability.

Is CVE-2022-39327 actively exploited?

Active exploitation of CVE-2022-39327 has not been confirmed. Its EPSS score was 3.5% on 2026-10-18, the estimated probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What is the CVSS score for CVE-2022-39327?

CVE-2022-39327 has a CVSS v3 base score of 9.8 (CRITICAL severity).

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