What is CVE-2024-26238?

CVE-2024-26238 is a high-severity vulnerability in Microsoft Windows_10_21h2, classified under Improper Link Resolution Before File Access. CVSS score: 7.8/10. Published 2024-05-14.

How severe is CVE-2024-26238?

High severity. CVSS v3 base score is 7.8 out of 10.

Vulnerability in Microsoft Windows_10_21h2

CVE-2024-26238

Microsoft PLUGScheduler Scheduled Task Elevation of Privilege Vulnerability

EPSS: 0.007 (49.6th percentile) — read the EPSS interpretation.

CVSS v3 metric

CVSS v3 base score 7.8 (High). Vector: CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H.

Affected products

Microsoft Windows_10_21h2
Microsoft Windows_10_22h2
Microsoft Windows 10 Version 21h2 — versions 10.0.19043.0
Microsoft Windows 10 Version 22h2 — versions 10.0.19045.0

Weakness classification (CWE)

CWE-59 — Improper Link Resolution Before File Access

References

secure@microsoft.com (vendor-advisory, Vendor Advisory)

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2024-26238?: CVE-2024-26238 is a high-severity vulnerability in Microsoft Windows_10_21h2, classified under Improper Link Resolution Before File Access. CVSS score: 7.8/10. Published 2024-05-14.
How severe is CVE-2024-26238?: High severity. CVSS v3 base score is 7.8 out of 10.