How severe is CVE-2024-0057?

CVE-2024-0057 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 9.1, rated critical severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability none.

Is CVE-2024-0057 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 3% (85th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2024-0057?

CVE-2024-0057 primarily affects Microsoft Powershell. In total, 14 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.

How do I fix CVE-2024-0057?

Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Given its critical severity, prioritise patching exposed systems.

Does CVE-2024-0057 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?

Yes. CVE-2024-0057 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2024-0534.

When was CVE-2024-0057 published?

CVE-2024-0057 was published on 2024-01-09 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2024-0057

CVE-2024-0057 is a critical-severity vulnerability in Microsoft Powershell with a CVSS 3.x base score of 9.1. 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-20.

Key facts

Severity: Critical (CVSS 3.x base score 9.1)
EPSS exploit prediction: 3% (85th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
EU (EUVD) id: EUVD-2024-0534
Weakness: CWE-20
Affected product: Microsoft Powershell
Published: 2024-01-09
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

NET, .NET Framework, and Visual Studio Security Feature Bypass Vulnerability

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2024-0057?: NET, .NET Framework, and Visual Studio Security Feature Bypass Vulnerability
How severe is CVE-2024-0057?: CVE-2024-0057 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 9.1, rated critical severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability none.
Is CVE-2024-0057 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 3% (85th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2024-0057?: CVE-2024-0057 primarily affects Microsoft Powershell. In total, 14 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2024-0057?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Given its critical severity, prioritise patching exposed systems.
Does CVE-2024-0057 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?: Yes. CVE-2024-0057 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2024-0534.
When was CVE-2024-0057 published?: CVE-2024-0057 was published on 2024-01-09 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

Affected products (14)

cpe:2.3:a:microsoft:powershell:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:microsoft:powershell:7.4:-:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:microsoft:visual_studio_2022:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:microsoft:.net_framework:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:microsoft:.net_framework:4.6.2:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:microsoft:.net_framework:4.7:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:microsoft:.net_framework:4.7.1:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:microsoft:.net_framework:4.7.2:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:microsoft:.net_framework:3.5:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:microsoft:.net_framework:4.8.1:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:microsoft:.net_framework:2.0:sp2:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:microsoft:.net_framework:3.0:sp2:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:microsoft:.net:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:microsoft:.net:8.0.0:-:*:*:*:*:*:*

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