CVE-2024-43522

Name: CVE-2024-43522
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2024-10-08T18:15:15.6+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

HIGHCVSS 7/10EPSS 0.49%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2024-43522 is a high-severity vulnerability rated 7/10 on the CVSS scale. Windows Local Security Authority (LSA) Elevation of Privilege Vulnerability. EPSS estimates a 0.49% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

Windows Local Security Authority (LSA) Elevation of Privilege Vulnerability

Metrics

CVSS 3.1

7/10

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

EPSS Probability

0.49%

38.3th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-122

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Microsoft	Windows 11 22h2	< 10.0.22621.4317
Microsoft	Windows 11 23h2	< 10.0.22631.4317

References

https://msrc.microsoft.com/update-guide/vulnerability/CVE-2024-43522Patch, Vendor Advisory

Timeline

Published: Oct 8, 2024
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Analyzed

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2024-43522?

Windows Local Security Authority (LSA) Elevation of Privilege Vulnerability

How severe is CVE-2024-43522?

CVE-2024-43522 has a CVSS score of 7/10 (HIGH severity). The EPSS model estimates a 0.49% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2024-43522?

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-2024-43522?

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Source: NVD / NIST