CVE-2024-49093

Name: CVE-2024-49093
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2024-12-12T02:04:34.747+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

HIGHCVSS 8.8/10EPSS 0.92%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2024-49093 is a high-severity vulnerability rated 8.8/10 on the CVSS scale. Windows Resilient File System (ReFS) Elevation of Privilege Vulnerability. EPSS estimates a 0.92% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

Windows Resilient File System (ReFS) Elevation of Privilege Vulnerability

Metrics

CVSS 3.1

8.8/10

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

EPSS Probability

0.92%

55.6th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-681

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Microsoft	Windows 11 24h2	< 10.0.26100.2605
Microsoft	Windows Server 2025	< 10.0.26100.2605

References

https://msrc.microsoft.com/update-guide/vulnerability/CVE-2024-49093Vendor Advisory

Timeline

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

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2024-49093?

Windows Resilient File System (ReFS) Elevation of Privilege Vulnerability

How severe is CVE-2024-49093?

CVE-2024-49093 has a CVSS score of 8.8/10 (HIGH severity). The EPSS model estimates a 0.92% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2024-49093?

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-2024-49093?

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Source: NVD / NIST