CVE-2024-38164
CVE-2024-38164 is a critical-severity vulnerability in Microsoft Groupme with a CVSS 3.x base score of 9.6. 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: Critical (CVSS 3.x base score 9.6)
- EPSS exploit prediction: 1% (57th percentile)
- Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
- EU (EUVD) id: EUVD-2024-37797
- Weakness: CWE-284
- Affected product: Microsoft Groupme
- Published:
- Last modified:
Description
An improper access control vulnerability in GroupMe allows an a unauthenticated attacker to elevate privileges over a network by convincing a user to click on a malicious link.
Frequently asked questions
- What is CVE-2024-38164?
- An improper access control vulnerability in GroupMe allows an a unauthenticated attacker to elevate privileges over a network by convincing a user to click on a malicious link.
- How severe is CVE-2024-38164?
- CVE-2024-38164 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 9.6, rated critical 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-2024-38164 being actively exploited?
- It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (57th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
- What products are affected by CVE-2024-38164?
- CVE-2024-38164 affects Microsoft Groupme. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
- How do I fix CVE-2024-38164?
- Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Given its critical severity, prioritise patching exposed systems.
- Does CVE-2024-38164 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?
- Yes. CVE-2024-38164 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2024-37797.
- When was CVE-2024-38164 published?
- CVE-2024-38164 was published on 2024-07-23 and last updated on 2026-06-17.
References
Affected products (1)
- cpe:2.3:a:microsoft:groupme:-:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
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