VDB-215511 · CVE-2022-44699 · EUVD-2022-47633

Microsoft Azure Network Watcher VM Extension authorization

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Summaryinfo

A vulnerability identified as problematic has been detected in Microsoft Azure Network Watcher VM Extension. Affected is an unknown function. Performing a manipulation results in an unknown weakness. This vulnerability is identified as CVE-2022-44699. The attack can be initiated remotely. There is not any exploit available. It is recommended to apply a patch to fix this issue.

Detailsinfo

A vulnerability was found in Microsoft Azure Network Watcher VM Extension (Cloud Software) (affected version not known). It has been classified as problematic. CWE is classifying the issue as CWE-863. The product performs an authorization check when an actor attempts to access a resource or perform an action, but it does not correctly perform the check. This allows attackers to bypass intended access restrictions. This is going to have an impact on integrity, and availability.

The weakness was released 12/13/2022 as confirmed security guidance (Website). It is possible to read the advisory at portal.msrc.microsoft.com. This vulnerability is uniquely identified as CVE-2022-44699. The technical details are unknown and an exploit is not publicly available.

It is declared as functional.

Applying a patch is able to eliminate this problem. A possible mitigation has been published immediately after the disclosure of the vulnerability.

The vulnerability is also documented in the vulnerability database at EUVD (EUVD-2022-47633). Be aware that VulDB is the high quality source for vulnerability data.

Productinfo

Type

Cloud Software

Vendor

Microsoft

Name

Azure Network Watcher VM Extension

License

commercial

Website

Vendor: https://www.microsoft.com/

CPE 2.3info

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CVSSv4info

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CVSSv3info

VulDB Meta Base Score: 5.4
VulDB Meta Temp Score: 5.0

VulDB Base Score: 5.4
VulDB Temp Score: 5.0
VulDB Vector: 🔍
VulDB Reliability: 🔍

Vendor Base Score (Microsoft): 5.5
Vendor Vector (Microsoft): 🔍

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Exploitinginfo

Class: Authorization
CWE: CWE-863 / CWE-285 / CWE-266
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ATT&CK: 🔍

Physical: Partially
Local: Yes
Remote: Yes

Availability: 🔍
Status: Functional

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Threat Intelligenceinfo

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Countermeasuresinfo

Recommended: Patch
Status: 🔍

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Timelineinfo

11/03/2022 🔍
12/13/2022 +40 days 🔍
12/13/2022 +0 days 🔍
12/13/2022 +0 days 🔍
07/22/2025 +952 days 🔍

Sourcesinfo

Vendor: microsoft.com

Advisory: portal.msrc.microsoft.com
Status: Confirmed

CVE: CVE-2022-44699 (🔍)
GCVE (CVE): GCVE-0-2022-44699
GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-215511
EUVD: 🔍

Entryinfo

Created: 12/13/2022 19:30
Updated: 07/22/2025 20:15
Changes: 12/13/2022 19:30 (33), 12/13/2022 19:33 (20), 01/08/2023 09:45 (2), 01/08/2023 09:49 (2), 07/22/2025 20:15 (16)
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