Ensure that 'Python version' is the Latest Stable Version, if Used to Run the Web App

Description:

Periodically, newer versions are released for Python software either due to security flaws or to include additional functionality. Using the latest full Python version for web apps is recommended in order to take advantage of security fixes, if any, and/or additional functionalities of the newer version.

Rationale:

Newer versions may contain security enhancements and additional functionality. Using the latest software version is recommended in order to take advantage of enhancements and new capabilities. With each software installation, organizations need to determine if a given update meets their requirements and also verify the compatibility and support provided for any additional software against the update revision that is selected. Using the latest full version will keep your stack secure to vulnerabilities and exploits.

If your app is written using version dependent features or libraries, they may not be available on the latest version.

Using Console:

1. Login to Azure Portal using https://portal.azure.com
2. Go to 'App Services'
3. Click on each App
4. Under 'Settings' section, click on 'Configuration'
5. Click on the 'General settings' pane and ensure that for a 'Stack' of 'Python', with 'Major Version' of 'Python 3', that the 'Minor Version' is set to the latest stable version available (Python 3.8, at the time of writing)

NOTE: No action is required, If 'Python version' is set to 'Off' as Python is not used by your web app.

Using Command Line:

To see the list of supported runtimes:

az webapp list-runtimes | grep python

To set latest Python version for an existing app, run the following command:

az webapp config set --resource-group --name --linux-fx-version "PYTHON|3.8"
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