CVE-2024-38226 Microsoft Publisher Protection Mechanism Failure
Attackers can bypass security features in Microsoft Publisher, potentially exposing users to further threats.
- Exploited in the wild
- Since 10 Sep 2024
- Login needed
- Any signed-in user
- Attackable
- Local or same network only
- Victim action needed
- A user has to click or open something
- Fix
- None listed
What is CVE-2024-38226?
CVE-2024-38226 is a high-severity vulnerability in Microsoft Office 2019, published on 10 Sep 2024. It can only be exploited from the same machine or local network, and only if a user opens a file or follows a link.
Official description
Microsoft Publisher Security Feature Bypass Vulnerability
Weakness: CWE-693
Which versions are affected by CVE-2024-38226?
It affects 3 products.
Products include Microsoft Office 2019, Microsoft Office Long Term Servicing Channel, Microsoft Publisher.
How do I fix CVE-2024-38226?
No fix has been published for CVE-2024-38226 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available. US federal agencies must fix it by 1 Oct 2024.
Is CVE-2024-38226 being exploited?
Yes. Attackers have exploited CVE-2024-38226 in the wild since at least 10 Sep 2024.
Sources
Also known as GHSA-rf2v-qj9w-x393.