How severe is CVE-2024-28907?

CVE-2024-28907 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.8, rated high severity. It is exploitable over local access with high attack complexity, requires low privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.

Is CVE-2024-28907 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (43rd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2024-28907?

CVE-2024-28907 affects Microsoft Windows Server 2022 23h2. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2024-28907?

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-2024-28907 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?

Yes. CVE-2024-28907 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2024-25973.

When was CVE-2024-28907 published?

CVE-2024-28907 was published on 2024-04-09 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2024-28907

CVE-2024-28907 is a high-severity vulnerability in Microsoft Windows Server 2022 23h2 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-59.

Key facts

Severity: High (CVSS 3.x base score 7.8)
EPSS exploit prediction: 1% (43rd percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
EU (EUVD) id: EUVD-2024-25973
Weakness: CWE-59
Affected product: Microsoft Windows Server 2022 23h2
Published: 2024-04-09
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

Microsoft Brokering File System Elevation of Privilege Vulnerability

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2024-28907?: Microsoft Brokering File System Elevation of Privilege Vulnerability
How severe is CVE-2024-28907?: CVE-2024-28907 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.8, rated high severity. It is exploitable over local access with high attack complexity, requires low privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.
Is CVE-2024-28907 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (43rd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2024-28907?: CVE-2024-28907 affects Microsoft Windows Server 2022 23h2. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2024-28907?: 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-2024-28907 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?: Yes. CVE-2024-28907 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2024-25973.
When was CVE-2024-28907 published?: CVE-2024-28907 was published on 2024-04-09 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

https://msrc.microsoft.com/update-guide/vulnerability/CVE-2024-28907

Affected products (1)

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

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