CVE-2024-20689

Name: CVE-2024-20689
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2024-04-09T17:15:33.75+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

HIGHCVSS 7.1/10EPSS 1.27%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2024-20689 is a high-severity vulnerability rated 7.1/10 on the CVSS scale. Secure Boot Security Feature Bypass Vulnerability. EPSS estimates a 1.27% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

Secure Boot Security Feature Bypass Vulnerability

Metrics

CVSS 3.1

7.1/10

CVSS:3.1/AV:A/AC:H/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H

EPSS Probability

1.27%

66.2th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-121

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Microsoft	Windows Server 2012	All versions
Microsoft	Windows Server 2012	r2

References

https://msrc.microsoft.com/update-guide/vulnerability/CVE-2024-20689Vendor Advisory
https://msrc.microsoft.com/update-guide/vulnerability/CVE-2024-20689Vendor Advisory

Timeline

Published: Apr 9, 2024
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Analyzed

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2024-20689?

Secure Boot Security Feature Bypass Vulnerability

How severe is CVE-2024-20689?

CVE-2024-20689 has a CVSS score of 7.1/10 (HIGH severity). The EPSS model estimates a 1.27% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2024-20689?

Check the vendor references and advisories linked above for patched versions and mitigation guidance. You can also run a Strix scan to test if your systems are affected.

Are you affected by CVE-2024-20689?

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Source: NVD / NIST