How severe is CVE-2024-38229?

CVE-2024-38229 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-2024-38229 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 2% (79th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2024-38229?

CVE-2024-38229 primarily affects Microsoft Visual Studio 2022. In total, 2 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.

How do I fix CVE-2024-38229?

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-2024-38229 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?

Yes. CVE-2024-38229 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2024-2987.

When was CVE-2024-38229 published?

CVE-2024-38229 was published on 2024-10-08 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2024-38229

CVE-2024-38229 is a high-severity vulnerability in Microsoft Visual Studio 2022 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-416.

Key facts

Severity: High (CVSS 3.x base score 8.1)
EPSS exploit prediction: 2% (79th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
EU (EUVD) id: EUVD-2024-2987
Weakness: CWE-416
Affected product: Microsoft Visual Studio 2022
Published: 2024-10-08
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

.NET and Visual Studio Remote Code Execution Vulnerability

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2024-38229?: .NET and Visual Studio Remote Code Execution Vulnerability
How severe is CVE-2024-38229?: CVE-2024-38229 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-2024-38229 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 2% (79th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2024-38229?: CVE-2024-38229 primarily affects Microsoft Visual Studio 2022. In total, 2 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2024-38229?: 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-2024-38229 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?: Yes. CVE-2024-38229 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2024-2987.
When was CVE-2024-38229 published?: CVE-2024-38229 was published on 2024-10-08 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

Affected products (2)

cpe:2.3:a:microsoft:visual_studio_2022:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:microsoft:.net:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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