How severe is CVE-2024-30030?

CVE-2024-30030 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.8, rated high severity. It is exploitable over local access with low attack complexity, requires low privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.

Is CVE-2024-30030 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (49th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2024-30030?

CVE-2024-30030 primarily affects Microsoft Windows Server 2008. In total, 3 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.

How do I fix CVE-2024-30030?

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-2024-30030 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?

Yes. CVE-2024-30030 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2024-27970.

When was CVE-2024-30030 published?

CVE-2024-30030 was published on 2024-05-14 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2024-30030

CVE-2024-30030 is a high-severity vulnerability in Microsoft Windows Server 2008 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-476.

Key facts

Severity: High (CVSS 3.x base score 7.8)
EPSS exploit prediction: 1% (49th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
EU (EUVD) id: EUVD-2024-27970
Weakness: CWE-476
Affected product: Microsoft Windows Server 2008
Published: 2024-05-14
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

Win32k Elevation of Privilege Vulnerability

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2024-30030?: Win32k Elevation of Privilege Vulnerability
How severe is CVE-2024-30030?: CVE-2024-30030 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.8, rated high severity. It is exploitable over local access with low attack complexity, requires low privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.
Is CVE-2024-30030 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (49th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2024-30030?: CVE-2024-30030 primarily affects Microsoft Windows Server 2008. In total, 3 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2024-30030?: 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-2024-30030 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?: Yes. CVE-2024-30030 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2024-27970.
When was CVE-2024-30030 published?: CVE-2024-30030 was published on 2024-05-14 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

https://msrc.microsoft.com/update-guide/vulnerability/CVE-2024-30030

Affected products (3)

cpe:2.3:o:microsoft:windows_server_2008:-:sp2:*:*:*:*:x64:*
cpe:2.3:o:microsoft:windows_server_2008:-:sp2:*:*:*:*:x86:*
cpe:2.3:o:microsoft:windows_server_2008:r2:sp1:*:*:*:*:x64:*

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