Menu

  • Alerts
  • Incidents
  • News
  • APTs
  • Cyber Decoded
  • Cyber Hygiene
  • Cyber Review
  • Cyber Tips
  • Definitions
  • Malware
  • Threat Actors
  • Tutorials

Useful Tools

  • Password generator
  • Report an incident
  • Report to authorities
No Result
View All Result
CTF Hack Havoc
CyberMaterial
  • Education
    • Cyber Decoded
    • Definitions
  • Information
    • Alerts
    • Incidents
    • News
  • Insights
    • Cyber Hygiene
    • Cyber Review
    • Tips
    • Tutorials
  • Support
    • Contact Us
    • Report an incident
  • About
    • About Us
    • Advertise with us
Get Help
Hall of Hacks
  • Education
    • Cyber Decoded
    • Definitions
  • Information
    • Alerts
    • Incidents
    • News
  • Insights
    • Cyber Hygiene
    • Cyber Review
    • Tips
    • Tutorials
  • Support
    • Contact Us
    • Report an incident
  • About
    • About Us
    • Advertise with us
Get Help
No Result
View All Result
Hall of Hacks
CyberMaterial
No Result
View All Result
Home Alerts

Power Platform Vulnerability Alert

August 28, 2023
Reading Time: 2 mins read
in Alerts
Power Platform Vulnerability Alert

A critical vulnerability within the Microsoft Power Platform has come to light, raising concerns among security experts and Azure Active Directory (AD) users. The flaw, disclosed by Secureworks, centers on abandoned reply URLs found in an Azure AD application tied to the Power Platform.

Attackers could leverage these URLs to redirect authorization codes, allowing them to exchange these for access tokens and subsequently gain elevated privileges. This risk prompted Microsoft to swiftly address the issue within 24 hours, rectifying the problem by removing the vulnerable URL.

The Power Platform API’s susceptibility is particularly alarming as it provides the means to manage environments, change settings, and assess capacity consumption. This elevated privilege makes it an enticing target for threat actors seeking unauthorized access.

While Microsoft’s response effectively mitigated the vulnerability, security administrators are advised to remain vigilant. Secureworks recommends continuous monitoring of reply URLs associated with Azure AD applications to prevent potential future attacks. As attackers well-versed in the Power Platform admin API could potentially devise new attack scenarios, proactive defense measures are essential.

Secureworks underlines that the flaw showcases the need for constant scrutiny in the realm of cybersecurity. The incident serves as a reminder that even with swift resolutions, proactive measures are crucial in maintaining a robust defense against evolving threats.

By actively monitoring and addressing vulnerabilities like abandoned reply URLs, organizations can fortify their security posture and safeguard critical systems and data from potential breaches.

References:
  • Researchers Discover Reply URL Takeover Issue in Azure
  • POWER PLATFORM PRIVILEGE ESCALATION
Tags: August 2023Azure Active DirectoryAzure ADCyber AlertCyber Alerts 2023CyberattackCybersecurityMicrosoftMicrosoft Power PlatformPower PlatformURLVulnerabilities
ADVERTISEMENT

Related Posts

COLDRIVER Hackers Target Sensitive Data

COLDRIVER Hackers Target Sensitive Data

May 8, 2025
COLDRIVER Hackers Target Sensitive Data

Cisco Fixes Flaw in IOS Wireless Controller

May 8, 2025
COLDRIVER Hackers Target Sensitive Data

CoGUI Targets Consumer and Finance Brands

May 8, 2025
Critical Kibana Flaws Allows Code Execution

Mirai Botnet Exploits Vulnerabilities in IoT

May 7, 2025
Critical Kibana Flaws Allows Code Execution

Critical Kibana Flaws Allows Code Execution

May 7, 2025
Critical Kibana Flaws Allows Code Execution

New OttoKit Flaw Targets WordPress Sites

May 7, 2025

Latest Alerts

CoGUI Targets Consumer and Finance Brands

COLDRIVER Hackers Target Sensitive Data

Cisco Fixes Flaw in IOS Wireless Controller

New OttoKit Flaw Targets WordPress Sites

Mirai Botnet Exploits Vulnerabilities in IoT

Critical Kibana Flaws Allows Code Execution

Subscribe to our newsletter

    Latest Incidents

    Masimo Cyberattack Disrupts Manufacturing

    Cyberattack Targets Tepotzotlán Facebook

    West Lothian Schools Hit by Ransomware

    UK Legal Aid Agency Faces Cyber Incident

    South African Airways Hit by Cyberattack

    Coweta County School System Cyberattack

    CyberMaterial Logo
    • About Us
    • Contact Us
    • Jobs
    • Legal and Privacy Policy
    • Site Map

    © 2025 | CyberMaterial | All rights reserved

    Welcome Back!

    Login to your account below

    Forgotten Password?

    Retrieve your password

    Please enter your username or email address to reset your password.

    Log In

    Add New Playlist

    No Result
    View All Result
    • Alerts
    • Incidents
    • News
    • Cyber Decoded
    • Cyber Hygiene
    • Cyber Review
    • Definitions
    • Malware
    • Cyber Tips
    • Tutorials
    • Advanced Persistent Threats
    • Threat Actors
    • Report an incident
    • Password Generator
    • About Us
    • Contact Us
    • Advertise with us

    Copyright © 2025 CyberMaterial