What is CVE-2024-4454?

CVE-2024-4454 is a high-severity vulnerability in Microsoft Windows, classified under Improper Link Resolution Before File Access. CVSS score: 7.8/10. Published 2024-05-22.

How severe is CVE-2024-4454?

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

Is CVE-2024-4454 known to be exploited?

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

Vulnerability in Microsoft Windows

CVE-2024-4454

WithSecure Elements Endpoint Protection Link Following Local Privilege Escalation Vulnerability. This vulnerability allows local attackers to escalate privileges on affected installations of WithSecure Elements Endpoint Protection. User in…

EPSS: 0.004 (32.8th percentile) — read the EPSS interpretation.

CVSS v3 metric

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

Affected products

Microsoft Windows
Withsecure Client_security — versions 15
Withsecure Elements — versions 23.9
Withsecure Elements_endpoint_protection — versions 17
Withsecure Email_and_server_security — versions 15
Withsecure Server_security — versions 15

Weakness classification (CWE)

CWE-59 — Improper Link Resolution Before File Access

Public proof-of-concept exploits

fkie-cad/nvd-json-data-feeds

References

zdi-disclosures@trendmicro.com (x_research-advisory, Third Party Advisory)

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2024-4454?: CVE-2024-4454 is a high-severity vulnerability in Microsoft Windows, classified under Improper Link Resolution Before File Access. CVSS score: 7.8/10. Published 2024-05-22.
How severe is CVE-2024-4454?: High severity. CVSS v3 base score is 7.8 out of 10.
Is CVE-2024-4454 known to be exploited?: 1 public proof-of-concept repositories are indexed. Not currently listed in the CISA KEV catalog.