How severe is CVE-2024-38100?

CVE-2024-38100 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-2024-38100 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 5% (90th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2024-38100?

CVE-2024-38100 primarily affects Microsoft Windows Server 2016. In total, 4 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.

How do I fix CVE-2024-38100?

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-2024-38100 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?

Yes. CVE-2024-38100 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2024-37785.

When was CVE-2024-38100 published?

CVE-2024-38100 was published on 2024-07-09 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2024-38100

CVE-2024-38100 is a high-severity vulnerability in Microsoft Windows Server 2016 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-284.

Key facts

Severity: High (CVSS 3.x base score 7.8)
EPSS exploit prediction: 5% (90th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
EU (EUVD) id: EUVD-2024-37785
Weakness: CWE-284
Affected product: Microsoft Windows Server 2016
Published: 2024-07-09
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

Windows File Explorer Elevation of Privilege Vulnerability

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2024-38100?: Windows File Explorer Elevation of Privilege Vulnerability
How severe is CVE-2024-38100?: CVE-2024-38100 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-2024-38100 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 5% (90th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2024-38100?: CVE-2024-38100 primarily affects Microsoft Windows Server 2016. In total, 4 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2024-38100?: 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-2024-38100 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?: Yes. CVE-2024-38100 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2024-37785.
When was CVE-2024-38100 published?: CVE-2024-38100 was published on 2024-07-09 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

https://msrc.microsoft.com/update-guide/vulnerability/CVE-2024-38100

Affected products (4)

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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