CVE-2024-43479: CWE-284: Improper Access Control in Microsoft Power Automate for Desktop
Microsoft Power Automate Desktop Remote Code Execution Vulnerability
AI Analysis
Technical Summary
CVE-2024-43479 is an improper access control vulnerability (CWE-284) in Microsoft Power Automate for Desktop version 1.0.0.0. The flaw could allow an attacker to execute code remotely with limited privileges, potentially leading to complete system compromise. The vulnerability has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 8.5, indicating high severity. Microsoft has published an official fix to address this issue.
Potential Impact
Successful exploitation of this vulnerability could allow an attacker to execute arbitrary code remotely, resulting in full confidentiality, integrity, and availability impact on the affected system. This could lead to complete system compromise if exploited.
Mitigation Recommendations
An official fix is available from Microsoft. Users of Microsoft Power Automate for Desktop version 1.0.0.0 should apply the vendor-provided patch as soon as possible. Refer to the Microsoft Security Response Center advisory at https://msrc.microsoft.com/update-guide/vulnerability/CVE-2024-43479 for detailed remediation instructions.
CVE-2024-43479: CWE-284: Improper Access Control in Microsoft Power Automate for Desktop
Description
Microsoft Power Automate Desktop Remote Code Execution Vulnerability
CVSS v3.1
Score 8.5high
Affected software
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Weaknesses
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Technical Analysis
CVE-2024-43479 is an improper access control vulnerability (CWE-284) in Microsoft Power Automate for Desktop version 1.0.0.0. The flaw could allow an attacker to execute code remotely with limited privileges, potentially leading to complete system compromise. The vulnerability has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 8.5, indicating high severity. Microsoft has published an official fix to address this issue.
Potential Impact
Successful exploitation of this vulnerability could allow an attacker to execute arbitrary code remotely, resulting in full confidentiality, integrity, and availability impact on the affected system. This could lead to complete system compromise if exploited.
Mitigation Recommendations
An official fix is available from Microsoft. Users of Microsoft Power Automate for Desktop version 1.0.0.0 should apply the vendor-provided patch as soon as possible. Refer to the Microsoft Security Response Center advisory at https://msrc.microsoft.com/update-guide/vulnerability/CVE-2024-43479 for detailed remediation instructions.
Technical Details
- Data Version
- 5.1
- Assigner Short Name
- microsoft
- Date Reserved
- 2024-08-14T01:08:33.518Z
- Cvss Version
- 3.1
- State
- PUBLISHED
- Remediation Level
- official-fix
- Vendor Advisory Urls
- [{"url":"https://msrc.microsoft.com/update-guide/vulnerability/CVE-2024-43479","vendor":"Microsoft"}]
Threat ID: 699f6cdab7ef31ef0b569891
Added to database: 02/25/2026, 21:42:50 UTC
Last enriched: 08/11/2026, 15:57:51 UTC
Last updated: 09/10/2026, 19:36:48 UTC
Views: 80
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