CVE-2019-0996

Azure DevOps Server Spoofing Vulnerability

Published Jun 12, 2019 CVSS 3.0 · 6.5 Medium EPSS 1.6% KEV · Not listed
Description
A spoofing vulnerability exists in Azure DevOps Server when it improperly handles requests to authorize applications, resulting in a cross-site request forgery. An attacker who successfully exploited this vulnerability could bypass OAuth protections and register an application on behalf of the targeted user.
To exploit this vulnerability, an attacker would need to create a page specifically designed to cause a cross-site request. The attacker would then need to convince a targeted user to click a link to the malicious page.
The update addresses the vulnerability by modifying how Azure DevOps Server protects application registration requests.

Remediation

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Advisories

Source ID Title
EUVD EUVD EUVD-2019-1723 A spoofing vulnerability exists in Azure DevOps Server when it improperly handles requests to authorize applications, resulting in a cross-site request forgery. An attacker who successfully exploited this vulnerability could bypass OAuth protections and register an application on behalf of the targeted user. To exploit this vulnerability, an attacker would need to create a page specifically designed to cause a cross-site request. The attacker would then need to convince a targeted user to click a link to the malicious page. The update addresses the vulnerability by modifying how Azure DevOps Server protects application registration requests.
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CPEs cpe:2.3:o:microsoft:azure_devops_server:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
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Description A spoofing vulnerability exists in Azure DevOps Server when it improperly handles requests to authorize applications, resulting in a cross-site request forgery, aka 'Azure DevOps Server Spoofing Vulnerability'. A spoofing vulnerability exists in Azure DevOps Server when it improperly handles requests to authorize applications, resulting in a cross-site request forgery. An attacker who successfully exploited this vulnerability could bypass OAuth protections and register an application on behalf of the targeted user. To exploit this vulnerability, an attacker would need to create a page specifically designed to cause a cross-site request. The attacker would then need to convince a targeted user to click a link to the malicious page. The update addresses the vulnerability by modifying how Azure DevOps Server protects application registration requests.
Title Azure DevOps Server Spoofing Vulnerability
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Status
PUBLISHED
Assigner
microsoft
Published
Updated
May 20, 2025, 5:50 PM
Reserved
Nov 26, 2018, 12:00 AM
Status
Modified
Published
Jun 12, 2019, 2:29 PM
Modified
Jun 17, 2026, 2:09 AM