Guest Gone Wild: Entra ID’s Unseen Subscription Security Risk
Inviting a guest user into your Entra ID tenant might seem harmless, but it’s like giving a raccoon the keys to your pantry. Thanks to a gap in access control, these guests can create and transfer subscriptions, gaining unexpected control. Beware of these “Restless Guests” lurking in your tenant’s shadows!
Hot Take:
Inviting a guest into your Microsoft Entra ID tenant is like inviting a vampire into your house—once they’re in, they might just take over the place. Who knew guest users could become subscription overlords with a few crafty moves? Time to rethink that open-door policy, folks!
Key Points:
- Guest users in Microsoft Entra ID can create and transfer subscriptions, retaining ownership and potentially escalating privileges.
- This “feature” exploits billing role permissions, which are often overlooked during security audits.
- Attackers can leverage this gap to gain unauthorized access and perform reconnaissance within the tenant.
- Organizations often underestimate the risk posed by guest accounts, leading to potential security blind spots.
- Mitigation strategies include auditing guest accounts, restricting subscription creation, and using security tools for detection.
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