CVE-2024-38259

Name: CVE-2024-38259
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2024-09-10T17:15:31.99+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

HIGHCVSS 8.8/10EPSS 1.85%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2024-38259 is a high-severity vulnerability rated 8.8/10 on the CVSS scale. Microsoft Management Console Remote Code Execution Vulnerability. EPSS estimates a 1.85% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

Microsoft Management Console Remote Code Execution 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

1.85%

76.4th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-416

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Microsoft	Windows 11 21h2	< 10.0.22000.3197
Microsoft	Windows 11 22h2	< 10.0.22621.4169
Microsoft	Windows 11 23h2	< 10.0.22621.4169
Microsoft	Windows 11 23h2	< 10.0.22631.4169
Microsoft	Windows 11 24h2	< 10.0.26100.1742
Microsoft	Windows Server 2022	< 10.0.20348.2700
Microsoft	Windows Server 2022 23h2	< 10.0.25398.1128

References

https://msrc.microsoft.com/update-guide/vulnerability/CVE-2024-38259Patch, Vendor Advisory

Timeline

Published: Sep 10, 2024
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Analyzed

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2024-38259?

Microsoft Management Console Remote Code Execution Vulnerability

How severe is CVE-2024-38259?

CVE-2024-38259 has a CVSS score of 8.8/10 (HIGH severity). The EPSS model estimates a 1.85% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2024-38259?

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-2024-38259?

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Source: NVD / NIST