How severe is CVE-2024-38032?

CVE-2024-38032 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.1, rated high severity. It is exploitable over an adjacent network with high attack complexity, requires no privileges and user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.

Is CVE-2024-38032 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (59th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2024-38032?

CVE-2024-38032 primarily affects Microsoft Windows 10 21h2. In total, 5 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.

How do I fix CVE-2024-38032?

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-2024-38032 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?

Yes. CVE-2024-38032 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2024-37736.

When was CVE-2024-38032 published?

CVE-2024-38032 was published on 2024-07-09 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2024-38032

CVE-2024-38032 is a high-severity vulnerability in Microsoft Windows 10 21h2 with a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.1. 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-787.

Key facts

Severity: High (CVSS 3.x base score 7.1)
EPSS exploit prediction: 1% (59th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
EU (EUVD) id: EUVD-2024-37736
Weakness: CWE-787
Affected product: Microsoft Windows 10 21h2
Published: 2024-07-09
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

Microsoft Xbox Remote Code Execution Vulnerability

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2024-38032?: Microsoft Xbox Remote Code Execution Vulnerability
How severe is CVE-2024-38032?: CVE-2024-38032 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.1, rated high severity. It is exploitable over an adjacent network with high attack complexity, requires no privileges and user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.
Is CVE-2024-38032 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (59th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2024-38032?: CVE-2024-38032 primarily affects Microsoft Windows 10 21h2. In total, 5 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2024-38032?: 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-2024-38032 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?: Yes. CVE-2024-38032 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2024-37736.
When was CVE-2024-38032 published?: CVE-2024-38032 was published on 2024-07-09 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

https://msrc.microsoft.com/update-guide/vulnerability/CVE-2024-38032

Affected products (5)

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:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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