How severe is CVE-2024-38060?

CVE-2024-38060 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 8.8, rated high severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires low privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.

Is CVE-2024-38060 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 16% (97th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2024-38060?

CVE-2024-38060 primarily affects Microsoft Windows 10 1507. In total, 15 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.

How do I fix CVE-2024-38060?

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-2024-38060 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?

Yes. CVE-2024-38060 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2024-37756.

When was CVE-2024-38060 published?

CVE-2024-38060 was published on 2024-07-09 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2024-38060

CVE-2024-38060 is a high-severity vulnerability in Microsoft Windows 10 1507 with a CVSS 3.x base score of 8.8. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score of 16% places it in the 97th percentile, indicating an elevated likelihood of exploitation. The underlying weakness is classified as CWE-787.

Key facts

Severity: High (CVSS 3.x base score 8.8)
EPSS exploit prediction: 16% (97th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
EU (EUVD) id: EUVD-2024-37756
Weakness: CWE-787
Affected product: Microsoft Windows 10 1507
Published: 2024-07-09
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

Windows Imaging Component Remote Code Execution Vulnerability

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2024-38060?: Windows Imaging Component Remote Code Execution Vulnerability
How severe is CVE-2024-38060?: CVE-2024-38060 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 8.8, rated high severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires low privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.
Is CVE-2024-38060 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 16% (97th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2024-38060?: CVE-2024-38060 primarily affects Microsoft Windows 10 1507. In total, 15 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2024-38060?: 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-2024-38060 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?: Yes. CVE-2024-38060 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2024-37756.
When was CVE-2024-38060 published?: CVE-2024-38060 was published on 2024-07-09 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

https://msrc.microsoft.com/update-guide/vulnerability/CVE-2024-38060

Affected products (15)

cpe:2.3:o:microsoft:windows_10_1507:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:microsoft:windows_10_1607:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:microsoft:windows_10_1809:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
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:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:microsoft:windows_server_2008:r2:sp1:*:*:*:*:x64:*
cpe:2.3:o:microsoft:windows_server_2012:-:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:microsoft:windows_server_2012:r2:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:microsoft:windows_server_2016:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:microsoft:windows_server_2019:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:microsoft:windows_server_2022:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:microsoft:windows_server_2022_23h2:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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