Ensure App Service uses latest runtime version
App Services should use supported, non-deprecated runtime versions.
Security Impact
Deprecated runtimes lack security patches and are vulnerable to known exploits.
How to Remediate
Update App Service to use latest stable runtime version (Node.js, .NET, Python, PHP, Java).
Affected Resources
Compliance Frameworks
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Check Details
- Check ID
- azure-appservice-5
- Service
- Azure App Service
- Category
- Vulnerability Management
- Severity
- MEDIUM
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