CVE-2024-21315
CVE-2024-21315 is a high-severity vulnerability in Microsoft Defender For Endpoint with a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.8. 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: High (CVSS 3.x base score 7.8)
- EPSS exploit prediction: 1% (46th percentile)
- Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
- EU (EUVD) id: EUVD-2024-19028
- Weakness: CWE-20
- Affected product: Microsoft Defender For Endpoint
- Published:
- Last modified:
Description
Microsoft Defender for Endpoint Protection Elevation of Privilege Vulnerability
Frequently asked questions
- What is CVE-2024-21315?
- Microsoft Defender for Endpoint Protection Elevation of Privilege Vulnerability
- How severe is CVE-2024-21315?
- CVE-2024-21315 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.8, rated high severity. It is exploitable over local access with low attack complexity, requires low privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.
- Is CVE-2024-21315 being actively exploited?
- It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (46th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
- What products are affected by CVE-2024-21315?
- CVE-2024-21315 affects Microsoft Defender For Endpoint. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
- How do I fix CVE-2024-21315?
- 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-2024-21315 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?
- Yes. CVE-2024-21315 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2024-19028.
- When was CVE-2024-21315 published?
- CVE-2024-21315 was published on 2024-02-13 and last updated on 2026-06-17.
References
Affected products (1)
- cpe:2.3:a:microsoft:defender_for_endpoint:*:*:*:*:*:windows:*:*
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