How severe is CVE-2024-26255?

CVE-2024-26255 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 5.5, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over local access with low attack complexity, requires low privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity none, and availability none.

Is CVE-2024-26255 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (51st percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2024-26255?

CVE-2024-26255 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-2024-26255?

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

Does CVE-2024-26255 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?

Yes. CVE-2024-26255 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2024-23531.

When was CVE-2024-26255 published?

CVE-2024-26255 was published on 2024-04-09 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2024-26255

CVE-2024-26255 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Microsoft Windows 10 1809 with a CVSS 3.x base score of 5.5. 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-125.

Key facts

Severity: Medium (CVSS 3.x base score 5.5)
EPSS exploit prediction: 1% (51st percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
EU (EUVD) id: EUVD-2024-23531
Weakness: CWE-125
Affected product: Microsoft Windows 10 1809
Published: 2024-04-09
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

Windows Remote Access Connection Manager Information Disclosure Vulnerability

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2024-26255?: Windows Remote Access Connection Manager Information Disclosure Vulnerability
How severe is CVE-2024-26255?: CVE-2024-26255 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 5.5, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over local access with low attack complexity, requires low privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity none, and availability none.
Is CVE-2024-26255 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (51st percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2024-26255?: CVE-2024-26255 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-2024-26255?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
Does CVE-2024-26255 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?: Yes. CVE-2024-26255 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2024-23531.
When was CVE-2024-26255 published?: CVE-2024-26255 was published on 2024-04-09 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

https://msrc.microsoft.com/update-guide/vulnerability/CVE-2024-26255

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:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:microsoft:windows_11_22h2:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:microsoft:windows_11_23h2:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:microsoft:windows_server_2019:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:microsoft:windows_server_2022:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:microsoft:windows_server_2022_23h2:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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