CVE-2024-38100

Name: CVE-2024-38100
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2024-07-09T17:15:46.77+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

HIGHCVSS 7.8/10EPSS 4.52%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2024-38100 is a high-severity vulnerability rated 7.8/10 on the CVSS scale. Windows File Explorer Elevation of Privilege Vulnerability. EPSS estimates a 4.52% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

Windows File Explorer 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

4.52%

90.3th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-284

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Microsoft	Windows Server 2016	< 10.0.14393.7159
Microsoft	Windows Server 2019	< 10.0.17763.6054
Microsoft	Windows Server 2022	< 10.0.20348.2582
Microsoft	Windows Server 2022 23h2	< 10.0.25398.1009

References

https://msrc.microsoft.com/update-guide/vulnerability/CVE-2024-38100Patch, Vendor Advisory
https://msrc.microsoft.com/update-guide/vulnerability/CVE-2024-38100Patch, Vendor Advisory

Timeline

Published: Jul 9, 2024
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2024-38100?

Windows File Explorer Elevation of Privilege Vulnerability

How severe is CVE-2024-38100?

CVE-2024-38100 has a CVSS score of 7.8/10 (HIGH severity). The EPSS model estimates a 4.52% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2024-38100?

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-2024-38100?

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Source: NVD / NIST