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Article Excerpt
When working with Microsoft Graph PowerShell, it’s often necessary to consent to specific scopes, which requires administrative approval. However, with the Azure CLI, we can bypass this step and greatly simplify the process.
Long Summary
Azure CLI is a pre-consented application that simplifies the process of setting up and initiating operations with Microsoft Graph PowerShell. It eliminates the need for explicit consent, which is especially beneficial when working with scopes like "Directory.AccessAsUser.All". This scope is powerful and should be limited to read-only to prevent unwanted write operations. This approach is also beneficial for adversary simulation, as red teams can simulate the actions of adversaries in a controlled and secure manner. An example of how to obtain a token from Azure CLI and use it with the Microsoft Graph PowerShell SDK is provided. While the ”Directory.AccessAsUser.All” scope covers most Graph operations, there may be certain scopes that are not covered, in which case explicit consent to the Microsoft Graph PowerShell service principal is required. By using Azure CLI in conjunction with the Microsoft Graph PowerShell SDK, developers, system administrators, and red teams can simplify Graph operations, improve security, and reduce administrative overhead. This is a powerful technique that can be used to bypass the need for explicit consent and simplify the process of setting up and initiating operations. However, it is important to limit the user to read-only as this quite powerful scope and be aware of any scopes that may not be covered.
Short Summary
📓 Avoiding Consent to MS Graph PowerShell with Azure CLI: A Step Towards Simpler Operations and Adversary Simulation
👉🏽 When working with Microsoft Graph PowerShell, it’s often necessary to consent to specific scopes, which requires administrative approval. However, with the Azure CLI, we can bypass this step and greatly simplify the process. 👉🏽 Azure CLI simplifies setting up and initiating operations with Microsoft Graph PowerShell. 👉🏽 It eliminates the need for explicit consent, especially for powerful scopes. 👉🏽 Red teams can simulate adversary actions in a controlled and secure manner. 👉🏽 Obtaining a token from Azure CLI and using it with the SDK is provided. 👉🏽 Limiting the "Directory.AccessAsUser.All" scope to read-only prevents unwanted write operations. 👉🏽 Explicit consent to the Microsoft Graph PowerShell service principal may be required for certain scopes. 👉🏽 Azure CLI reduces administrative overhead and improves security. 👉🏽 Developers, system administrators, and red teams can use this technique. 👉🏽 It bypasses the need for explicit consent and simplifies the process of Graph operations. 👉🏽 Be aware of any scopes not covered and limit users to read-only for this powerful scope.
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