What is CVE-2024-28916?

CVE-2024-28916 is a high-severity vulnerability in Microsoft Xbox Gaming Services, classified under Improper Link Resolution Before File Access. CVSS score: 8.8/10. Published 2024-03-21.

How severe is CVE-2024-28916?

High severity. CVSS v3 base score is 8.8 out of 10.

Is CVE-2024-28916 known to be exploited?

3 public proof-of-concept repositories are indexed. Not currently listed in the CISA KEV catalog.

Vulnerability in Microsoft Xbox Gaming Services

CVE-2024-28916

Xbox Gaming Services Elevation of Privilege Vulnerability

EPSS: 0.007 (46.6th percentile) — read the EPSS interpretation.

CVSS v3 metric

CVSS v3 base score 8.8 (High). Vector: CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:C/C:H/I:H/A:H.

Affected products

Microsoft Xbox Gaming Services — versions 19.0.0.0
Microsoft Xbox_gaming_services

Weakness classification (CWE)

CWE-59 — Improper Link Resolution Before File Access

Public proof-of-concept exploits

References

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

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2024-28916?: CVE-2024-28916 is a high-severity vulnerability in Microsoft Xbox Gaming Services, classified under Improper Link Resolution Before File Access. CVSS score: 8.8/10. Published 2024-03-21.
How severe is CVE-2024-28916?: High severity. CVSS v3 base score is 8.8 out of 10.
Is CVE-2024-28916 known to be exploited?: 3 public proof-of-concept repositories are indexed. Not currently listed in the CISA KEV catalog.