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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Reading process detail via the Kudu process API exposes command lines and environment variables, which on App Service routinely contain connection strings, account keys, and other secrets — enabling credential exfiltration beyond mere process enumeration.

Risks

1. Cryptographic exfiltration (CRITICAL)
2. Infrastructure discovery (LOW)

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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