How severe is CVE-2024-38226?

CVE-2024-38226 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.3, rated high severity. It is exploitable over local access with low attack complexity, requires low privileges and user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.

Is CVE-2024-38226 being actively exploited?

Yes. CVE-2024-38226 is on CISA's Known Exploited Vulnerabilities (KEV) catalog, added on 2024-09-10, which means active exploitation has been confirmed. It should be prioritised for remediation.

What products are affected by CVE-2024-38226?

CVE-2024-38226 primarily affects Microsoft Office 2019. In total, 6 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.

How do I fix CVE-2024-38226?

Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Because this CVE is known to be actively exploited, treat remediation as urgent — CISA KEV typically sets a short remediation deadline.

Does CVE-2024-38226 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?

Yes. CVE-2024-38226 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2024-37192. It is also flagged as exploited in the EUVD (since 2024-09-10).

When was CVE-2024-38226 published?

CVE-2024-38226 was published on 2024-09-10 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2024-38226

CVE-2024-38226 is a high-severity vulnerability in Microsoft Office 2019 with a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.3. It is listed in CISA's Known Exploited Vulnerabilities (KEV) catalog, confirming it has been exploited in the wild (added 2024-09-10). The underlying weakness is classified as CWE-693.

Key facts

Severity: High (CVSS 3.x base score 7.3)
EPSS exploit prediction: 3% (84th percentile)
Actively exploited: Yes — listed in CISA KEV (added 2024-09-10)
EU (EUVD) id: EUVD-2024-37192
EU exploitation: Flagged exploited in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (since 2024-09-10)
Weakness: CWE-693
Affected product: Microsoft Office 2019
Published: 2024-09-10
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

Microsoft Publisher Security Feature Bypass Vulnerability

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2024-38226?: Microsoft Publisher Security Feature Bypass Vulnerability
How severe is CVE-2024-38226?: CVE-2024-38226 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.3, rated high severity. It is exploitable over local access with low attack complexity, requires low privileges and user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.
Is CVE-2024-38226 being actively exploited?: Yes. CVE-2024-38226 is on CISA's Known Exploited Vulnerabilities (KEV) catalog, added on 2024-09-10, which means active exploitation has been confirmed. It should be prioritised for remediation.
What products are affected by CVE-2024-38226?: CVE-2024-38226 primarily affects Microsoft Office 2019. In total, 6 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2024-38226?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Because this CVE is known to be actively exploited, treat remediation as urgent — CISA KEV typically sets a short remediation deadline.
Does CVE-2024-38226 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?: Yes. CVE-2024-38226 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2024-37192. It is also flagged as exploited in the EUVD (since 2024-09-10).
When was CVE-2024-38226 published?: CVE-2024-38226 was published on 2024-09-10 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

Affected products (6)

cpe:2.3:a:microsoft:office_2019:-:*:*:*:*:*:x64:*
cpe:2.3:a:microsoft:office_2019:-:*:*:*:*:*:x86:*
cpe:2.3:a:microsoft:office_long_term_servicing_channel:2021:*:*:*:*:*:x64:*
cpe:2.3:a:microsoft:office_long_term_servicing_channel:2021:*:*:*:*:*:x86:*
cpe:2.3:a:microsoft:publisher:2016:*:*:*:*:*:x64:*
cpe:2.3:a:microsoft:publisher:2016:*:*:*:*:*:x86:*

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