Overview
CVE-2025-33074 is a significant security vulnerability that affects Microsoft Azure Functions. It involves improper verification of cryptographic signatures that could allow an authorized attacker to execute arbitrary code over a network. The vulnerability carries high severity due to its potential to compromise systems and result in data leakage, posing a critical risk to any organization using the affected versions of Microsoft Azure Functions.
Vulnerability Summary
CVE ID: CVE-2025-33074
Severity: High (7.5 CVSS Score)
Attack Vector: Network
Privileges Required: Low
User Interaction: None
Impact: System compromise and potential data leakage.
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Product | Affected Versions
Microsoft Azure Functions | All versions prior to patch release
How the Exploit Works
The exploit works by the attacker taking advantage of the improper verification of cryptographic signatures in Microsoft Azure Functions. An attacker with low-level privileges can manipulate the cryptographic signatures, allowing them to execute arbitrary code on the system over a network. This could potentially lead to system compromise or data leakage.
Conceptual Example Code
Here is a conceptual example of how the vulnerability might be exploited. This is a sample HTTP request that an attacker might send:
POST /azure-functions/endpoint HTTP/1.1
Host: target.example.com
Content-Type: application/json
{ "malicious_payload": "manipulated_crypto_signature" }In this example, the attacker is sending a manipulated cryptographic signature as part of a malicious payload in the HTTP request to the Azure Functions endpoint. If the system does not properly verify the signature, it could lead to arbitrary code execution.
Mitigation Guidance
Users are advised to apply the latest vendor patch provided by Microsoft for Azure Functions. If the patch cannot be applied immediately, using a Web Application Firewall (WAF) or Intrusion Detection System (IDS) as temporary mitigation can help prevent exploitation. Regular system audits and monitoring can also help detect any unauthorized activities related to this vulnerability.
