How severe is CVE-2024-20689?

CVE-2024-20689 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.1, rated high severity. It is exploitable over an adjacent network with high attack complexity, requires no privileges and user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.

Is CVE-2024-20689 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (66th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2024-20689?

CVE-2024-20689 primarily affects Microsoft Windows Server 2012. In total, 2 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.

How do I fix CVE-2024-20689?

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-2024-20689 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?

Yes. CVE-2024-20689 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2024-18404.

When was CVE-2024-20689 published?

CVE-2024-20689 was published on 2024-04-09 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2024-20689

CVE-2024-20689 is a high-severity vulnerability in Microsoft Windows Server 2012 with a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.1. 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-121.

Key facts

Severity: High (CVSS 3.x base score 7.1)
EPSS exploit prediction: 1% (66th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
EU (EUVD) id: EUVD-2024-18404
Weakness: CWE-121
Affected product: Microsoft Windows Server 2012
Published: 2024-04-09
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

Secure Boot Security Feature Bypass Vulnerability

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2024-20689?: Secure Boot Security Feature Bypass Vulnerability
How severe is CVE-2024-20689?: CVE-2024-20689 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.1, rated high severity. It is exploitable over an adjacent network with high attack complexity, requires no privileges and user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.
Is CVE-2024-20689 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (66th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2024-20689?: CVE-2024-20689 primarily affects Microsoft Windows Server 2012. In total, 2 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2024-20689?: 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-2024-20689 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?: Yes. CVE-2024-20689 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2024-18404.
When was CVE-2024-20689 published?: CVE-2024-20689 was published on 2024-04-09 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

https://msrc.microsoft.com/update-guide/vulnerability/CVE-2024-20689

Affected products (2)

cpe:2.3:o:microsoft:windows_server_2012:-:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:microsoft:windows_server_2012:r2:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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