CVE-2024-21315

Name: CVE-2024-21315
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2024-02-13T18:15:48.403+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

HIGHCVSS 7.8/10EPSS 0.63%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2024-21315 is a high-severity vulnerability rated 7.8/10 on the CVSS scale. Microsoft Defender for Endpoint Protection Elevation of Privilege Vulnerability. EPSS estimates a 0.63% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

Microsoft Defender for Endpoint Protection Elevation of Privilege Vulnerability

Metrics

CVSS 3.1

7.8/10

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

EPSS Probability

0.63%

45.7th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-20

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Microsoft	Defender For Endpoint	< 10.0.25398.531
Microsoft	Defender For Endpoint	< 10.0.19045.3693
Microsoft	Defender For Endpoint	< 10.0.22621.2715
Microsoft	Defender For Endpoint	< 6.3.9600.21813
Microsoft	Defender For Endpoint	< 10.0.14393.6452
Microsoft	Defender For Endpoint	< 6.2.9200.24710
Microsoft	Defender For Endpoint	< 10.0.10240.20308
Microsoft	Defender For Endpoint	< 10.0.19043.3693
Microsoft	Defender For Endpoint	< 10.0.22000.2600
Microsoft	Defender For Endpoint	< 6.2.9200.24569
Microsoft	Defender For Endpoint	< 10.0.20348.2113
Microsoft	Defender For Endpoint	< 10.0.17763.5122

References

https://msrc.microsoft.com/update-guide/vulnerability/CVE-2024-21315Patch, Vendor Advisory
https://msrc.microsoft.com/update-guide/vulnerability/CVE-2024-21315Patch, Vendor Advisory

Timeline

Published: Feb 13, 2024
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2024-21315?

Microsoft Defender for Endpoint Protection Elevation of Privilege Vulnerability

How severe is CVE-2024-21315?

CVE-2024-21315 has a CVSS score of 7.8/10 (HIGH severity). The EPSS model estimates a 0.63% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2024-21315?

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-2024-21315?

Run a free Strix scan to check your systems for this vulnerability.

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Source: NVD / NIST