How severe is CVE-2024-30042?

CVE-2024-30042 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.8, rated high severity. It is exploitable over local access with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.

Is CVE-2024-30042 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 2% (80th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2024-30042?

CVE-2024-30042 primarily affects Microsoft 365 Apps. In total, 7 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.

How do I fix CVE-2024-30042?

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-2024-30042 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?

Yes. CVE-2024-30042 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2024-27982.

When was CVE-2024-30042 published?

CVE-2024-30042 was published on 2024-05-14 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2024-30042

CVE-2024-30042 is a high-severity vulnerability in Microsoft 365 Apps 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-502.

Key facts

Severity: High (CVSS 3.x base score 7.8)
EPSS exploit prediction: 2% (80th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
EU (EUVD) id: EUVD-2024-27982
Weakness: CWE-502
Affected product: Microsoft 365 Apps
Published: 2024-05-14
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

Microsoft Excel Remote Code Execution Vulnerability

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2024-30042?: Microsoft Excel Remote Code Execution Vulnerability
How severe is CVE-2024-30042?: CVE-2024-30042 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.8, rated high severity. It is exploitable over local access with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.
Is CVE-2024-30042 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 2% (80th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2024-30042?: CVE-2024-30042 primarily affects Microsoft 365 Apps. In total, 7 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2024-30042?: 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-2024-30042 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?: Yes. CVE-2024-30042 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2024-27982.
When was CVE-2024-30042 published?: CVE-2024-30042 was published on 2024-05-14 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

https://msrc.microsoft.com/update-guide/vulnerability/CVE-2024-30042

Affected products (7)

cpe:2.3:a:microsoft:365_apps:-:*:*:*:enterprise:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:microsoft:excel:2016:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:microsoft:office:2019:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:microsoft:office_long_term_servicing_channel:2021:*:*:*:*:-:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:microsoft:office_long_term_servicing_channel:2021:*:*:*:*:macos:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:microsoft:office_online_server:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:microsoft:office_online_server:2016:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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