CVE-2024-49039
HIGH CISA KEVDescription
Windows Task Scheduler Elevation of Privilege Vulnerability
CVSS v3.1 Score
8.8
HIGH
CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:C/C:H/I:H/A:H
CISA Known Exploited Vulnerability
This vulnerability is actively exploited in the wild.
Added: Nov 12, 2024
Remediation due: Dec 3, 2024
Known ransomware use
Weakness Type (CWE)
CWE-287
Improper Authentication
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product |
|---|---|
| microsoft | windows_10_1507 |
| microsoft | windows_10_1507 |
| microsoft | windows_10_1607 |
| microsoft | windows_10_1607 |
| microsoft | windows_10_1809 |
| microsoft | windows_10_1809 |
| microsoft | windows_10_21h2 |
| microsoft | windows_10_21h2 |
| microsoft | windows_10_21h2 |
| microsoft | windows_10_22h2 |
| microsoft | windows_10_22h2 |
| microsoft | windows_10_22h2 |
| microsoft | windows_11_22h2 |
| microsoft | windows_11_22h2 |
| microsoft | windows_11_23h2 |
| microsoft | windows_11_23h2 |
| microsoft | windows_11_24h2 |
| microsoft | windows_11_24h2 |
| microsoft | windows_server_2016 |
| microsoft | windows_server_2019 |
| microsoft | windows_server_2022 |
| microsoft | windows_server_2022_23h2 |
| microsoft | windows_server_2025 |
References
Advisories & Patches
Frequently Asked Questions
What is CVE-2024-49039? +
Windows Task Scheduler Elevation of Privilege Vulnerability It has a CVSS v3.1 base score of 8.8 (HIGH). This vulnerability is listed in CISA's Known Exploited Vulnerabilities catalog, indicating active exploitation in the wild.
How severe is CVE-2024-49039? +
CVE-2024-49039 has a CVSS v3.1 score of 8.8 out of 10, rated HIGH. This is a high-severity vulnerability that should be prioritized for patching.
What products are affected by CVE-2024-49039? +
CVE-2024-49039 affects products from microsoft, specifically: windows_10_1507, windows_10_1607, windows_10_1809, windows_10_21h2, windows_10_22h2, windows_11_22h2, windows_11_23h2, windows_11_24h2, windows_server_2016, windows_server_2019, windows_server_2022, windows_server_2022_23h2, windows_server_2025. Check the affected products table above for specific version ranges.
How do I check if I'm vulnerable to CVE-2024-49039? +
You can use Secably's free Website Scanner to check your website for known vulnerabilities. For infrastructure scanning, use the Port Scanner to identify exposed services that may be affected. Check the vendor advisories linked above for specific patch and version information.
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