Azure CycleCloud Remote Code Execution Vulnerability
Published October 13, 2026Updated October 13, 2026
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Source data
Overview
Improper neutralization of special elements used in an os command ('os command injection') in Azure CycleCloud allows an authorized attacker to execute code locally.
Impact & technical details
Remote Code Execution
Does an attacker need to be authenticated to exploit this vulnerability? An attacker must be authenticated to Azure CycleCloud and have permission to create or manage a cluster and configure a Windows node's credentials. A different user must then use the Azure CycleCloud CLI from a macOS or Linux workstation to connect to the affected node.
- CVSS base score
- 7.3 / 10
- CVSS vector
- CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H/E:U/RL:O/RC:C
Highest base score supplied by MSRC for this record; the vector belongs to that score. Ratings can vary by product. Microsoft Important is displayed as High; Moderate is displayed as Medium.
Affected products
- Azure CycleCloud 8.9.1
Source guidance
Remediation
- Release Notes
At least one Microsoft vendor-fix reference is available. Check each affected product for its applicable update, prerequisites, and supported version.
GTP recommendation · Rule-based guidance
Recommended next step
Review affected Microsoft products and apply the applicable security updates through your organization's normal patch-management process. Confirm availability and prerequisites in the Microsoft advisory.
Authoritative sources & updates
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