How severe is CVE-2024-21938?

CVE-2024-21938 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-2024-21938 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (13th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2024-21938?

CVE-2024-21938 affects Amd Management Plugin For Sccm. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2024-21938?

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-2024-21938 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?

Yes. CVE-2024-21938 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2024-19544.

When was CVE-2024-21938 published?

CVE-2024-21938 was published on 2024-11-12 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2024-21938

CVE-2024-21938 is a high-severity vulnerability in Amd Management Plugin For Sccm with a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.3. 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-276.

Key facts

Severity: High (CVSS 3.x base score 7.3)
EPSS exploit prediction: 0% (13th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
EU (EUVD) id: EUVD-2024-19544
Weakness: CWE-276
Affected product: Amd Management Plugin For Sccm
Published: 2024-11-12
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

Incorrect default permissions in the AMD Management Plugin for the Microsoft® System Center Configuration Manager (SCCM) installation directory could allow an attacker to achieve privilege escalation, potentially resulting in arbitrary code execution.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2024-21938?: Incorrect default permissions in the AMD Management Plugin for the Microsoft® System Center Configuration Manager (SCCM) installation directory could allow an attacker to achieve privilege escalation, potentially resulting in arbitrary code execution.
How severe is CVE-2024-21938?: CVE-2024-21938 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-2024-21938 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (13th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2024-21938?: CVE-2024-21938 affects Amd Management Plugin For Sccm. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2024-21938?: 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-2024-21938 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?: Yes. CVE-2024-21938 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2024-19544.
When was CVE-2024-21938 published?: CVE-2024-21938 was published on 2024-11-12 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

https://www.amd.com/en/resources/product-security/bulletin/amd-sb-9005.html

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:a:amd:management_plugin_for_sccm:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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