How severe is CVE-2024-20690?

CVE-2024-20690 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 6.5, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is none, integrity high, and availability none.

Is CVE-2024-20690 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (68th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2024-20690?

CVE-2024-20690 primarily affects Microsoft Windows 10 1809. In total, 9 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.

How do I fix CVE-2024-20690?

Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.

Does CVE-2024-20690 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?

Yes. CVE-2024-20690 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2024-18405.

When was CVE-2024-20690 published?

CVE-2024-20690 was published on 2024-01-09 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2024-20690

CVE-2024-20690 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Microsoft Windows 10 1809 with a CVSS 3.x base score of 6.5. 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-310.

Key facts

Severity: Medium (CVSS 3.x base score 6.5)
EPSS exploit prediction: 1% (68th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
EU (EUVD) id: EUVD-2024-18405
Weakness: CWE-310
Affected product: Microsoft Windows 10 1809
Published: 2024-01-09
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

Windows Nearby Sharing Spoofing Vulnerability

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2024-20690?: Windows Nearby Sharing Spoofing Vulnerability
How severe is CVE-2024-20690?: CVE-2024-20690 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 6.5, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is none, integrity high, and availability none.
Is CVE-2024-20690 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (68th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2024-20690?: CVE-2024-20690 primarily affects Microsoft Windows 10 1809. In total, 9 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2024-20690?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
Does CVE-2024-20690 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?: Yes. CVE-2024-20690 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2024-18405.
When was CVE-2024-20690 published?: CVE-2024-20690 was published on 2024-01-09 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

https://msrc.microsoft.com/update-guide/vulnerability/CVE-2024-20690

Affected products (9)

cpe:2.3:o:microsoft:windows_10_1809:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:microsoft:windows_10_21h2:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:microsoft:windows_10_22h2:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:microsoft:windows_11_21h2:*:*:*:*:*:*:arm64:*
cpe:2.3:o:microsoft:windows_11_21h2:*:*:*:*:*:*:x64:*
cpe:2.3:o:microsoft:windows_11_22h2:*:*:*:*:*:*:arm64:*
cpe:2.3:o:microsoft:windows_11_22h2:*:*:*:*:*:*:x64:*
cpe:2.3:o:microsoft:windows_11_23h2:*:*:*:*:*:*:arm64:*
cpe:2.3:o:microsoft:windows_11_23h2:*:*:*:*:*:*:x64:*

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