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Azure Portal Vulnerability Exposed; Microsoft Rolls Out Partial Patch

4/15/2025

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A critical vulnerability in the Azure portal, uncovered by Varonis Threat Labs, posed a risk of substantial data loss by allowing malicious actors to manipulate firewall rules and delete resources. Fortunately, Microsoft has rolled out a partial patch, with a complete fix implemented by April 2025, ensuring users can breathe easy as the threat is now neutralized.

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Story summary

A critical vulnerability in the Azure portal, uncovered by Varonis Threat Labs, posed a risk of substantial data loss by allowing malicious actors to manipulate firewall rules and delete resources. Fortunately, Microsoft has rolled out a partial patch, with a complete fix implemented by April 2025, ensuring users can breathe easy as the threat is now neutralized.