CVE-2024-49035: The Cybersecurity World Just Changed Forever. Here’s Why…

What is CVE-2024-49035?

CVE-2024-49035 is a critical elevation-of-privilege vulnerability that allows unauthorized users to escalate their access and take over entire Microsoft Partner Center accounts. This vulnerability exploits weak API access controls, making it possible for attackers to manipulate permissions, gain unauthorized admin access and compromise entire business infrastructures.

What Happens If You Don't Patch?

If left unpatched, organizations face:

Complete account takeover – Attackers gain full administrative privileges.
Financial fraud – Hackers can modify billing details and steal payments.
Data breaches – Sensitive customer and partner data can be stolen or leaked.
Supply chain risks – Attackers can use compromised partner accounts to launch further attacks on customer organizations.

What happens:

Credentials are exposed.
Attackers are exploiting weak API access controls.
A single exploit could lead to catastrophic financial damage.

CVE-2024-49035 is a critical elevation-of-privilege vulnerability that allows unauthorized users to escalate their access and take over entire Partner Center accounts.

Who is at Risk

Tech firms managing multiple client accounts
Enterprises using Microsoft Partner Network for licensing & cloud management
MSPs (Managed Service Providers) with privileged access to customer tenants
Government agencies & financial institutions relying on Microsoft services

Potential Damages:

Data Breach (Customer & Partner data stolen)
Privilege Escalation Attack (Hackers gain full admin control)
Financial Fraud (Attackers modify billing details & steal payments)
Supply Chain Attacks (Using compromised partner accounts to infiltrate customer networks)

TECHNICAL BREAKDOWN

Inside the Hacker’s Mind: How CVE-2024-49035 is Exploited

Weak API Access Controls – Attackers can exploit exposed API endpoints with minimal security checks.

Privilege Escalation – By crafting malicious API requests, attackers can elevate their access from basic user to full administrator.

Persistent Access – Hackers can inject rogue scripts and create hidden admin accounts, ensuring long-term access.

ANIMATED ATTACK FLOW DIAGRAM: Visual representation of the attack sequence & escalation paths.

Cybercrime Forensics: Tracing a Hacker’s Footsteps in CVE-2024-49035

How to Analyze a Compromised System?

Inspect Event Logs: Look for unusual login attempts, privilege escalation and account modifications.
Network Packet Analysis: Use Wireshark or tcpdump to analyze unauthorized traffic.
Check File Integrity: Use PowerShell or Linux audited to detect unauthorized file modifications.
Examine API Calls: Identify suspicious API requests using Splunk, Azure Sentinel, or other SIEM tools.

HOW IT HAPPENS IN REAL LIFE

Scenario: A Global IT Solutions Provider Gets Breached

A major IT firm, managing thousands of Microsoft Partner accounts, unknowingly exposed a misconfigured API endpoint. This led to a catastrophic breach that compromised financial transactions, customer data, and supply chain security.

Weak API Security Oversight – A misconfigured endpoint was left exposed.

Unauthorized Privilege Escalation – The attacker manipulated API requests to gain administrative control.

Admin Account Hijacking – Hidden admin accounts were created for persistence.

Massive Data Exfiltration – Sensitive customer and billing details were stolen and sold on the dark web.

Supply Chain Attack Impact – The breach allowed attackers to infiltrate connected client networks.

And just like that, an entire supply chain is compromised.

MITIGATION & SECURITY FIXES

Not all organizations deploy patches immediately. That means you are still at risk

ULTIMATE HARDENING GUIDE (Beyond Just Patching)

Implement Zero Trust Access Controls – Apply role-based access control (RBAC) to minimize privilege abuse.

Deploy Advanced SIEM Queries – Use Splunk, Azure Sentinel, or QRadar to monitor for anomalies.

Configure YARA & Snort Rules – Strengthen real-time attack detection for emerging threats.

AI-Powered Threat Prediction – Use machine learning to detect evolving attack patterns before they happen.

Develop an Incident Response Playbook – Ensure a full recovery strategy is in place in case of a breach.

Supported RMM & Deployment Tools

Tool	Deployment Method	Automation Support	Supported OS
Microsoft Intune	PowerShell Scripts	Yes	Windows 10/11
SCCM (ConfigMgr)	Application Deployment	Yes	Windows 10/11, Servers
NinjaRMM	Custom Scripting & Alerts	Yes	Windows, macOS
Datto RMM	Script Execution	Yes	Windows, macOS
Kaseya VSA	Policy Management	Yes	Windows, macOS, Linux
N-able (SolarWinds)	Custom Scripting & Alerts	Yes	Windows, macOS
Atera RMM	Script-Based Deployment	Yes	Windows, macOS

How to Deploy in Each RMM & Intune

Microsoft Intune

Go to Microsoft Endpoint Manager (Intune) → Devices → Scripts
Upload the PowerShell scripts (Installation/Uninstallation/Detection).
Assign to device groups or user groups.

SCCM (ConfigMgr)

Create a new application in SCCM.
Use the Install Script as the deployment method.
Assign the Uninstall Script for rollback.
Use Detection Script for compliance monitoring.

NinjaRMM

Go to Administration → Scripts → Add New Script.
Paste the PowerShell script.
Schedule it to run at set intervals.

Datto RMM

Create a New Component.
Use Script Execution.
Deploy via Policy-Based Management.

Kaseya

Go to Agent Procedures.
Upload the PowerShell script.
Schedule the script to run daily.

N-able (SolarWinds)

Go to Automation Manager.
Create a new custom script.
Schedule the script to run every hour.

Atera

Go to Admin Panel → Scripts.
Add a new custom PowerShell script.
Deploy to target devices.

Next-Gen Cyber Warfare: How to Survive the Coming AI-Driven Attacks

WHAT’S NEXT? ATTACKS WILL EVOLVE. BE READY.

AI-Powered API Exploits – Attackers will leverage automation to exploit weak API endpoints.
Supply Chain Attacks – Compromised partner accounts will be used to infiltrate entire customer ecosystems.
Privileged Identity Attacks – Microsoft cloud infrastructure remains a prime target for privilege escalation.

How Organizations Must Prepare

Deploy AI-Based Threat Detection – Advanced machine learning models can detect evolving attack patterns.
Enforce Adaptive MFA & Conditional Access – Strengthen authentication with dynamic security policies.
Lock Down API Permissions for Microsoft Partner Center – Restrict API access to trusted applications and verified identities.

I have developed an exclusive AI-driven security strategy to help organizations stay ahead of the next wave of attacks. Want access? Let’s connect.

This article, including all text, concepts, ideas, and the accompanying script, is the intellectual property of Aakash Rahsi and aakashrahsi.online. Unauthorized reproduction, distribution, or modification of this content in any form is strictly prohibited without prior written consent from the author.

Disclaimer for Scripts:

The scripts provided in this article have been thoroughly tested and are recommended as solutions to address the discussed technical challenges. However, they are intended solely for educational and informational purposes. While every effort has been made to ensure their accuracy and reliability, Aakash Rahsi and aakashrahsi.online are not responsible for any issues, damages, or unintended consequences that may arise from their use. These scripts are shared with the intention of helping users understand and solve technical challenges. It is the user’s responsibility to test and adapt these scripts in a secure environment before applying them to any production system.

For permissions, collaboration inquiries, or technical support, contact: info@aakashrahsi.online

Protecting innovation, expertise, and trust every step of the way.

CVE-2024-49035: Microsoft Partner Portal Exploit! How Hackers Are Taking Over Accounts Right Now