CVE-2023-24905
CVE-2023-24905 is a high-severity vulnerability in Microsoft Windows 10 20h2 with a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.8. It is not currently listed as actively exploited by CISA, and its EPSS exploit-prediction score is low. The underlying weakness is classified as CWE-284.
Key facts
- Severity: High (CVSS 3.x base score 7.8)
- EPSS exploit prediction: 1% (47th percentile)
- Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
- Weakness: CWE-284
- Affected product: Microsoft Windows 10 20h2
- Published:
- Last modified:
Description
Remote Desktop Client Remote Code Execution Vulnerability
Frequently asked questions
- What is CVE-2023-24905?
- Remote Desktop Client Remote Code Execution Vulnerability
- How severe is CVE-2023-24905?
- CVE-2023-24905 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.8, rated high severity. It is exploitable over local access with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.
- Is CVE-2023-24905 being actively exploited?
- It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (47th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
- What products are affected by CVE-2023-24905?
- CVE-2023-24905 primarily affects Microsoft Windows 10 20h2. In total, 5 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
- How do I fix CVE-2023-24905?
- Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Given its high severity, prioritise patching exposed systems.
- When was CVE-2023-24905 published?
- CVE-2023-24905 was published on 2023-05-09 and last updated on 2026-06-17.
References
Affected products (5)
- cpe:2.3:o:microsoft:windows_10_20h2:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:o:microsoft:windows_10_21h2:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:o:microsoft:windows_10_22h2:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:o:microsoft:windows_11_21h2:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:o:microsoft:windows_11_22h2:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
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