CVE-2024-43472

Name: CVE-2024-43472
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2024-08-16T20:15:13.673+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

HIGHCVSS 8.3/10EPSS 0.38%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2024-43472 is a high-severity vulnerability rated 8.3/10 on the CVSS scale. Microsoft Edge (Chromium-based) Elevation of Privilege Vulnerability. EPSS estimates a 0.38% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

Microsoft Edge (Chromium-based) Elevation of Privilege Vulnerability

Metrics

CVSS 3.1

8.3/10

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

EPSS Probability

0.38%

29.8th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-416

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Microsoft	Edge Chromium	< 127.0.2651.105

References

https://msrc.microsoft.com/update-guide/vulnerability/CVE-2024-43472Patch, Vendor Advisory

Timeline

Published: Aug 16, 2024
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Analyzed

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2024-43472?

Microsoft Edge (Chromium-based) Elevation of Privilege Vulnerability

How severe is CVE-2024-43472?

CVE-2024-43472 has a CVSS score of 8.3/10 (HIGH severity). The EPSS model estimates a 0.38% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2024-43472?

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-2024-43472?

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Source: NVD / NIST