CVE-2024-38189

Known Exploited
Microsoft Project Remote Code Execution Vulnerability

Description

Microsoft Project Remote Code Execution Vulnerability

Category

8.8
CVSS
Severity: High
CVSS 3.1 •
EPSS 38.02% Top 5%
KEV Since 
Vendor Advisory microsoft.com
Affected: Microsoft Microsoft Office 2019
Affected: Microsoft Microsoft 365 Apps for Enterprise
Affected: Microsoft Microsoft Project 2016
Affected: Microsoft Microsoft Office LTSC 2021
Published at:
Updated at:

References

Link Tags
https://msrc.microsoft.com/update-guide/vulnerability/CVE-2024-38189 patch vendor advisory

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2024-38189?
CVE-2024-38189 has been scored as a high severity vulnerability.
How to fix CVE-2024-38189?
To fix CVE-2024-38189, make sure you are using an up-to-date version of the affected component(s) by checking the vendor release notes. As for now, there are no other specific guidelines available.
Is CVE-2024-38189 being actively exploited in the wild?
It is confirmed that CVE-2024-38189 is actively exploited. Be extra cautious if you are using vulnerable components. According to its EPSS score, there is a ~38% probability that this vulnerability will be exploited by malicious actors in the next 30 days.
What software or system is affected by CVE-2024-38189?
CVE-2024-38189 affects Microsoft Microsoft Office 2019, Microsoft Microsoft 365 Apps for Enterprise, Microsoft Microsoft Project 2016, Microsoft Microsoft Office LTSC 2021.
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