How severe is CVE-2024-20672?

CVE-2024-20672 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.5, rated high severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is none, integrity none, and availability high.

Is CVE-2024-20672 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-2024-20672?

CVE-2024-20672 affects Microsoft .net. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2024-20672?

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.

Does CVE-2024-20672 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?

Yes. CVE-2024-20672 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2024-18387.

When was CVE-2024-20672 published?

CVE-2024-20672 was published on 2024-01-09 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2024-20672

CVE-2024-20672 is a high-severity vulnerability in Microsoft .net with a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.5. 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-400.

Key facts

Severity: High (CVSS 3.x base score 7.5)
EPSS exploit prediction: 3% (85th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
EU (EUVD) id: EUVD-2024-18387
Weakness: CWE-400
Affected product: Microsoft .net
Published: 2024-01-09
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

.NET Denial of Service Vulnerability

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2024-20672?: .NET Denial of Service Vulnerability
How severe is CVE-2024-20672?: CVE-2024-20672 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.5, rated high severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is none, integrity none, and availability high.
Is CVE-2024-20672 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-2024-20672?: CVE-2024-20672 affects Microsoft .net. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2024-20672?: 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.
Does CVE-2024-20672 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?: Yes. CVE-2024-20672 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2024-18387.
When was CVE-2024-20672 published?: CVE-2024-20672 was published on 2024-01-09 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:a:microsoft:.net:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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