How severe is CVE-2024-20697?

CVE-2024-20697 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.3, rated high severity. It is exploitable over local access with low attack complexity, requires low privileges and user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.

Is CVE-2024-20697 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 72% (99th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2024-20697?

CVE-2024-20697 primarily affects Microsoft Windows 11 22h2. In total, 5 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.

How do I fix CVE-2024-20697?

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-2024-20697 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?

Yes. CVE-2024-20697 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2024-18412.

When was CVE-2024-20697 published?

CVE-2024-20697 was published on 2024-01-09 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2024-20697

CVE-2024-20697 is a high-severity vulnerability in Microsoft Windows 11 22h2 with a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.3. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score of 72% places it in the 99th percentile, indicating an elevated likelihood of exploitation. The underlying weakness is classified as CWE-122.

Key facts

Severity: High (CVSS 3.x base score 7.3)
EPSS exploit prediction: 72% (99th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
EU (EUVD) id: EUVD-2024-18412
Weakness: CWE-122
Affected product: Microsoft Windows 11 22h2
Published: 2024-01-09
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

Windows libarchive Remote Code Execution Vulnerability

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2024-20697?: Windows libarchive Remote Code Execution Vulnerability
How severe is CVE-2024-20697?: CVE-2024-20697 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.3, rated high severity. It is exploitable over local access with low attack complexity, requires low privileges and user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.
Is CVE-2024-20697 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 72% (99th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2024-20697?: CVE-2024-20697 primarily affects Microsoft Windows 11 22h2. In total, 5 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2024-20697?: 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-2024-20697 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?: Yes. CVE-2024-20697 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2024-18412.
When was CVE-2024-20697 published?: CVE-2024-20697 was published on 2024-01-09 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

Affected products (5)

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:*
cpe:2.3:o:microsoft:windows_server_2022_23h2:-:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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