services / Azure / Web App slot connection string

Connection strings of an Azure App Service deployment slot that embed credentials for backing databases and storage services.

Connection strings by definition contain database/storage credentials returned in cleartext; credential material.

Microsoft.​Web/​Sites/​slots/​config/​web/​connectionstrings/​delete

Deleting a slot's connection string removes its data-store binding, breaking the slot's data access and disrupting the service.

Risks

1. Data manipulation (HIGH)
2. Denial-of-service (HIGH)

Scope: CRITICAL

This privilege may grant access to sensitive data from a significant fraction of organizational functions, allow interruption of critical organizational services, or its exploit could lead to significant privilege escalation.

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