services / Azure / Web App instance processes

Instance processes are the live worker processes running the web app's workload on a given App Service instance, exposed via the Kudu/SCM process API.

Runtime process detail can include command lines and environment variables, which on App Service commonly hold connection strings and secrets.

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Deleting (killing) a running worker process on an app instance terminates the executing workload, disrupting service availability.

Risks

1. Denial-of-service (HIGH)

Scope: HIGH

This privilege may grant access to sensitive data from a single organizational function, or allow interruption of a service supporting a single organizational function.

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