CVE-2023-33136: Microsoft Azure DevOps Server 2020.0.2 · Command Injection
Affects Microsoft Azure DevOps Server 2020.0.2Source CVE Database V5
Not known to be exploited · CVSS 8.8 High.
Data as of 26 Oct 2026, 14:05 UTC
- EPSS
- 1.6% chance of exploitation in 30 days – higher than 76% of CVEsExploit Prediction Scoring System: the likelihood attackers will use this flaw soon.
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H/E:U/RL:T/RC:CExploitation evidence
Disclosed: evidence found.
CVE published 12 Sep 2023
Detectable: no evidence on record.
No public nuclei template indexed
Weaponised: no evidence on record.
No public exploit code indexed in Metasploit or Exploit-DB
Exploited in the wildExploited: no evidence on record.
Not in CISA KEV and no source reports exploitation
Observed by OffSeq MirageSeen by Mirage: no evidence on record.
No attack traffic recorded by OffSeq Mirage sensors
A missing step is not evidence of safety. Sources: cve.org (opens in a new tab), the Metasploit, Exploit-DB and nuclei-templates index as of 26 Oct 2026.
What to do
Affected software
| Product | Affected | Fixed in |
|---|---|---|
NuGetmicrosoft.azure.devops.serverpkg:nuget/microsoft.azure.devops.serverOther threats | Affected
| Fixed in– |
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AI-suggested
- Monitor Microsoft security advisories closely and apply official patches or updates for Azure DevOps Server 2020.0.2 and earlier versions as soon as they become available.
- Restrict network access to Azure DevOps Server instances using firewalls and VPNs, limiting exposure to trusted internal networks and authorized personnel only.
- Implement strict input validation and sanitization on all user inputs and API calls interacting with command execution components to prevent injection of malicious commands.
- Enforce the principle of least privilege for all users and service accounts interacting with Azure DevOps Server, minimizing the risk of privilege escalation.
- Employ network segmentation to isolate development infrastructure from other critical business systems, reducing lateral movement opportunities.
- Enable comprehensive logging and monitoring of Azure DevOps Server activities to detect anomalous behavior indicative of exploitation attempts.
- Conduct regular security assessments and penetration testing focused on development environments to identify and remediate vulnerabilities proactively.
- Educate development and operations teams about the risks of command injection and secure coding practices to reduce inadvertent exposure.
Description
Azure DevOps Server Remote Code Execution Vulnerability