CVE-2024-38176
CVE-2024-38176 is a high-severity vulnerability in Microsoft Groupme with a CVSS 3.x base score of 8.1. 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-307.
Key facts
- Severity: High (CVSS 3.x base score 8.1)
- EPSS exploit prediction: 1% (56th percentile)
- Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
- EU (EUVD) id: EUVD-2024-37798
- Weakness: CWE-307
- Affected product: Microsoft Groupme
- Published:
- Last modified:
Description
An improper restriction of excessive authentication attempts in GroupMe allows a unauthenticated attacker to elevate privileges over a network.
Frequently asked questions
- What is CVE-2024-38176?
- An improper restriction of excessive authentication attempts in GroupMe allows a unauthenticated attacker to elevate privileges over a network.
- How severe is CVE-2024-38176?
- CVE-2024-38176 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 8.1, rated high severity. It is exploitable over network with high attack complexity, requires no privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.
- Is CVE-2024-38176 being actively exploited?
- It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (56th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
- What products are affected by CVE-2024-38176?
- CVE-2024-38176 affects Microsoft Groupme. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
- How do I fix CVE-2024-38176?
- 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-2024-38176 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?
- Yes. CVE-2024-38176 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2024-37798.
- When was CVE-2024-38176 published?
- CVE-2024-38176 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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