CVE-2024-38272

Name: CVE-2024-38272
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2024-06-26T16:15:11.733+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

HIGHCVSS 7.1/10EPSS 0.21%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2024-38272 is a high-severity vulnerability rated 7.1/10 on the CVSS scale. There exists a vulnerability in Quick Share/Nearby, where an attacker can bypass the accept file dialog on Quick Share Windows. Normally in Quick Share Windows app we can't send a file without the user accept from the receiving device if the visibility is set to everyone mode or contacts mode. We recommend upgrading to version 1.0.1724.0 of Quick Share or above. EPSS estimates a 0.21% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

There exists a vulnerability in Quick Share/Nearby, where an attacker can bypass the accept file dialog on Quick Share Windows. Normally in Quick Share Windows app we can't send a file without the user accept from the receiving device if the visibility is set to everyone mode or contacts mode. We recommend upgrading to version 1.0.1724.0 of Quick Share or above

Metrics

CVSS 3.1

4.3/10

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

CVSS 4.0

7.1/10

CVSS:4.0/AV:A/AC:H/AT:P/PR:L/UI:N/VC:H/VI:L/VA:L/SC:H/SI:L/SA:L/E:X/CR:X/IR:X/AR:X/MAV:X/MAC:X/MAT:X/MPR:X/MUI:X/MVC:X/MVI:X/MVA:X/MSC:X/MSI:X/MSA:X/S:X/AU:X/R:X/V:X/RE:X/U:X

EPSS Probability

0.21%

11.4th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Google	Nearby	< 1.0.1724.0

References

https://github.com/google/nearby/pull/2402Issue Tracking, Patch
https://github.com/google/nearby/pull/2589Issue Tracking, Patch
https://github.com/google/nearby/pull/2402Issue Tracking, Patch
https://github.com/google/nearby/pull/2589Issue Tracking, Patch

Timeline

Published: Jun 26, 2024
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2024-38272?

How severe is CVE-2024-38272?

CVE-2024-38272 has a CVSS score of 7.1/10 (HIGH severity). The EPSS model estimates a 0.21% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2024-38272?

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