How severe is CVE-2024-38131?

CVE-2024-38131 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 8.8, rated high severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.

Is CVE-2024-38131 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (66th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2024-38131?

CVE-2024-38131 primarily affects Microsoft Remote Desktop Client. In total, 18 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.

How do I fix CVE-2024-38131?

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-2024-38131 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?

Yes. CVE-2024-38131 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2024-37091.

When was CVE-2024-38131 published?

CVE-2024-38131 was published on 2024-08-13 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2024-38131

CVE-2024-38131 is a high-severity vulnerability in Microsoft Remote Desktop Client with a CVSS 3.x base score of 8.8. 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-591.

Key facts

Severity: High (CVSS 3.x base score 8.8)
EPSS exploit prediction: 1% (66th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
EU (EUVD) id: EUVD-2024-37091
Weakness: CWE-591
Affected product: Microsoft Remote Desktop Client
Published: 2024-08-13
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

Clipboard Virtual Channel Extension Remote Code Execution Vulnerability

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2024-38131?: Clipboard Virtual Channel Extension Remote Code Execution Vulnerability
How severe is CVE-2024-38131?: CVE-2024-38131 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 8.8, rated high severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.
Is CVE-2024-38131 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (66th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2024-38131?: CVE-2024-38131 primarily affects Microsoft Remote Desktop Client. In total, 18 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2024-38131?: 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-2024-38131 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?: Yes. CVE-2024-38131 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2024-37091.
When was CVE-2024-38131 published?: CVE-2024-38131 was published on 2024-08-13 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

https://msrc.microsoft.com/update-guide/vulnerability/CVE-2024-38131

Affected products (18)

cpe:2.3:a:microsoft:remote_desktop_client:*:*:*:*:*:windows:*:*
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_11_24h2:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:microsoft:windows_server_2008:-:sp2:*:*:*:*:*:*
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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