CVE-2024-38213 Microsoft Windows SmartScreen Security Feature Bypass

Exploited in the wild Medium 6.5 Published Updated

Attackers can bypass Windows Mark of the Web security features, potentially allowing malicious files to execute without user warnings.

Exploited in the wild
Since 13 Aug 2024
Login needed
Not needed
Attackable
Over the internet
Victim action needed
A user has to click or open something
Fix
None listed

What is CVE-2024-38213?

CVE-2024-38213 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Microsoft Windows 10 1507, published on 13 Aug 2024. An attacker can exploit it over the internet without logging in, and only if a user opens a file or follows a link.

Official description

Windows Mark of the Web Security Feature Bypass Vulnerability

Weakness: CWE-693

Which versions are affected by CVE-2024-38213?

It affects 13 products.

Products include Microsoft Windows 10 1507, Microsoft Windows 10 1607, Microsoft Windows 10 1809, Microsoft Windows 10 21h2, Microsoft Windows 10 22h2, Microsoft Windows 11 21h2 and 7 more.

How do I fix CVE-2024-38213?

No fix has been published for CVE-2024-38213 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available. US federal agencies must fix it by 3 Sep 2024.

Is CVE-2024-38213 being exploited?

Yes. Attackers have exploited CVE-2024-38213 in the wild since at least 13 Aug 2024.

All Microsoft Windows 10 1507 vulnerabilities

Sources

Also known as GHSA-x6j5-wvpj-p4qv.

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