CVE-2024-29988

HIGHCVSS 8.8/10Actively ExploitedEPSS 45.15%

Last modified

CVE-2024-29988 is a high-severity vulnerability rated 8.8/10 on the CVSS scale. SmartScreen Prompt Security Feature Bypass Vulnerability. CISA has confirmed active exploitation in the wild. EPSS estimates a 45.15% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

SmartScreen Prompt Security Feature Bypass Vulnerability

Metrics

CVSS 3.1
8.8/10

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

EPSS Probability
45.15%

98.6th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Exploitation Status

This vulnerability is listed in CISA’s Known Exploited Vulnerabilities catalog, confirming active exploitation in the wild. Federal agencies must remediate by .

Weakness Enumeration

Affected Software

VendorProductVersions
MicrosoftWindows 10 1809< 10.0.17763.5696
MicrosoftWindows 10 21h2< 10.0.19044.4291
MicrosoftWindows 10 22h2< 10.0.19045.4291
MicrosoftWindows 11 21h2< 10.0.22000.2899
MicrosoftWindows 11 22h2< 10.0.22621.3447
MicrosoftWindows 11 23h2< 10.0.22631.3447
MicrosoftWindows Server 2019< 10.0.17763.5696
MicrosoftWindows Server 2022< 10.0.20348.2402
MicrosoftWindows Server 2022 23h2< 10.0.25398.830

References

Timeline

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Last Modified
Status
Analyzed

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2024-29988?
SmartScreen Prompt Security Feature Bypass Vulnerability
How severe is CVE-2024-29988?
CVE-2024-29988 has a CVSS score of 8.8/10 (HIGH severity). The EPSS model estimates a 45.15% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. This vulnerability is listed in CISA's Known Exploited Vulnerabilities catalog.
How do I fix CVE-2024-29988?
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.

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Source: NVD / NIST