How severe is CVE-2024-38194?

CVE-2024-38194 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 8.4, rated high severity. It is exploitable over network with high attack complexity, requires low privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability low.

Is CVE-2024-38194 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (67th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2024-38194?

CVE-2024-38194 affects Microsoft Azure Web Apps. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2024-38194?

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-2024-38194 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?

Yes. CVE-2024-38194 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2024-37162.

When was CVE-2024-38194 published?

CVE-2024-38194 was published on 2024-09-10 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2024-38194

CVE-2024-38194 is a high-severity vulnerability in Microsoft Azure Web Apps with a CVSS 3.x base score of 8.4. 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-20.

Key facts

Severity: High (CVSS 3.x base score 8.4)
EPSS exploit prediction: 1% (67th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
EU (EUVD) id: EUVD-2024-37162
Weakness: CWE-20
Affected product: Microsoft Azure Web Apps
Published: 2024-09-10
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

An authenticated attacker can exploit an improper authorization vulnerability in Azure Web Apps to elevate privileges over a network.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2024-38194?: An authenticated attacker can exploit an improper authorization vulnerability in Azure Web Apps to elevate privileges over a network.
How severe is CVE-2024-38194?: CVE-2024-38194 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 8.4, rated high severity. It is exploitable over network with high attack complexity, requires low privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability low.
Is CVE-2024-38194 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (67th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2024-38194?: CVE-2024-38194 affects Microsoft Azure Web Apps. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2024-38194?: 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-2024-38194 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?: Yes. CVE-2024-38194 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2024-37162.
When was CVE-2024-38194 published?: CVE-2024-38194 was published on 2024-09-10 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

https://msrc.microsoft.com/update-guide/vulnerability/CVE-2024-38194

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:a:microsoft:azure_web_apps:-:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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