CVE-2024-49044

Name: CVE-2024-49044
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2024-11-12T18:15:44.867+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

MEDIUMCVSS 6.7/10EPSS 0.74%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2024-49044 is a medium-severity vulnerability rated 6.7/10 on the CVSS scale. Visual Studio Elevation of Privilege Vulnerability. EPSS estimates a 0.74% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

Visual Studio Elevation of Privilege Vulnerability

Metrics

CVSS 3.1

6.7/10

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

EPSS Probability

0.74%

49.9th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-284

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Microsoft	Visual Studio 2022	>= 17.6.0, < 17.6.21
Microsoft	Visual Studio 2022	>= 17.8.0, < 17.8.16
Microsoft	Visual Studio 2022	>= 17.10.0, < 17.10.9
Microsoft	Visual Studio 2022	>= 17.11.0, < 17.11.6

References

https://msrc.microsoft.com/update-guide/vulnerability/CVE-2024-49044Patch, Vendor Advisory

Timeline

Published: Nov 12, 2024
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Analyzed

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2024-49044?

Visual Studio Elevation of Privilege Vulnerability

How severe is CVE-2024-49044?

CVE-2024-49044 has a CVSS score of 6.7/10 (MEDIUM severity). The EPSS model estimates a 0.74% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2024-49044?

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-2024-49044?

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Source: NVD / NIST