CVE-2024-26185
CVE-2024-26185 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Microsoft Windows 11 22h2 with a CVSS 3.x base score of 6.5. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score of 31% places it in the 98th percentile, indicating an elevated likelihood of exploitation. The underlying weakness is classified as CWE-73.
Key facts
- Severity: Medium (CVSS 3.x base score 6.5)
- EPSS exploit prediction: 31% (98th percentile)
- Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
- EU (EUVD) id: EUVD-2024-23461
- Weakness: CWE-73
- Affected product: Microsoft Windows 11 22h2
- Published:
- Last modified:
Description
Windows Compressed Folder Tampering Vulnerability
Frequently asked questions
- What is CVE-2024-26185?
- Windows Compressed Folder Tampering Vulnerability
- How severe is CVE-2024-26185?
- CVE-2024-26185 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-2024-26185 being actively exploited?
- It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 31% (98th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
- What products are affected by CVE-2024-26185?
- CVE-2024-26185 primarily affects Microsoft Windows 11 22h2. In total, 2 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
- How do I fix CVE-2024-26185?
- Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
- Does CVE-2024-26185 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?
- Yes. CVE-2024-26185 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2024-23461.
- When was CVE-2024-26185 published?
- CVE-2024-26185 was published on 2024-03-12 and last updated on 2026-06-17.
References
Affected products (2)
- cpe:2.3:o:microsoft:windows_11_22h2:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:o:microsoft:windows_11_23h2:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
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