CVE-2024-9042

Name: CVE-2024-9042
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2025-03-13T17:15:34.277+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

MEDIUMCVSS 5.9/10EPSS 1.39%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2024-9042 is a medium-severity vulnerability rated 5.9/10 on the CVSS scale. This CVE affects only Windows worker nodes. Your worker node is vulnerable to this issue if it is running one of the affected versions listed below.. EPSS estimates a 1.39% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

This CVE affects only Windows worker nodes. Your worker node is vulnerable to this issue if it is running one of the affected versions listed below.

Metrics

CVSS 3.1

5.9/10

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

EPSS Probability

1.39%

68.9th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-20

References

Timeline

Published: Mar 13, 2025
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Deferred

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2024-9042?

This CVE affects only Windows worker nodes. Your worker node is vulnerable to this issue if it is running one of the affected versions listed below.

How severe is CVE-2024-9042?

CVE-2024-9042 has a CVSS score of 5.9/10 (MEDIUM severity). The EPSS model estimates a 1.39% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2024-9042?

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-2024-9042?

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Source: NVD / NIST