How severe is CVE-2024-29060?

CVE-2024-29060 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 6.7, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over network with high attack complexity, requires low privileges and user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability low.

Is CVE-2024-29060 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (57th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2024-29060?

CVE-2024-29060 primarily affects Microsoft Visual Studio 2017. In total, 3 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.

How do I fix CVE-2024-29060?

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

Does CVE-2024-29060 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?

Yes. CVE-2024-29060 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2024-26107.

When was CVE-2024-29060 published?

CVE-2024-29060 was published on 2024-06-11 and last updated on 2026-07-20.

CVE-2024-29060

CVE-2024-29060 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Microsoft Visual Studio 2017 with a CVSS 3.x base score of 6.7. 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-284.

Key facts

Severity: Medium (CVSS 3.x base score 6.7)
EPSS exploit prediction: 1% (57th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
EU (EUVD) id: EUVD-2024-26107
Weakness: CWE-284
Affected product: Microsoft Visual Studio 2017
Published: 2024-06-11
Last modified: 2026-07-20

Description

Visual Studio Elevation of Privilege Vulnerability

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2024-29060?: Visual Studio Elevation of Privilege Vulnerability
How severe is CVE-2024-29060?: CVE-2024-29060 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 6.7, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over network with high attack complexity, requires low privileges and user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability low.
Is CVE-2024-29060 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (57th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2024-29060?: CVE-2024-29060 primarily affects Microsoft Visual Studio 2017. In total, 3 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2024-29060?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
Does CVE-2024-29060 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?: Yes. CVE-2024-29060 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2024-26107.
When was CVE-2024-29060 published?: CVE-2024-29060 was published on 2024-06-11 and last updated on 2026-07-20.

References

https://msrc.microsoft.com/update-guide/vulnerability/CVE-2024-29060

Affected products (3)

cpe:2.3:a:microsoft:visual_studio_2017:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:microsoft:visual_studio_2019:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:microsoft:visual_studio_2022:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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