How severe is CVE-2024-38260?

CVE-2024-38260 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 8.8, rated high severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires low privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.

Is CVE-2024-38260 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 2% (73rd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2024-38260?

CVE-2024-38260 primarily affects Microsoft Windows Server 2008. In total, 7 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.

How do I fix CVE-2024-38260?

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-2024-38260 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?

Yes. CVE-2024-38260 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2024-37225.

When was CVE-2024-38260 published?

CVE-2024-38260 was published on 2024-09-10 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2024-38260

CVE-2024-38260 is a high-severity vulnerability in Microsoft Windows Server 2008 with a CVSS 3.x base score of 8.8. 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-908.

Key facts

Severity: High (CVSS 3.x base score 8.8)
EPSS exploit prediction: 2% (73rd percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
EU (EUVD) id: EUVD-2024-37225
Weakness: CWE-908
Affected product: Microsoft Windows Server 2008
Published: 2024-09-10
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

Windows Remote Desktop Licensing Service Remote Code Execution Vulnerability

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2024-38260?: Windows Remote Desktop Licensing Service Remote Code Execution Vulnerability
How severe is CVE-2024-38260?: CVE-2024-38260 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 8.8, rated high severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires low privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.
Is CVE-2024-38260 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 2% (73rd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2024-38260?: CVE-2024-38260 primarily affects Microsoft Windows Server 2008. In total, 7 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2024-38260?: 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-2024-38260 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?: Yes. CVE-2024-38260 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2024-37225.
When was CVE-2024-38260 published?: CVE-2024-38260 was published on 2024-09-10 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

https://msrc.microsoft.com/update-guide/vulnerability/CVE-2024-38260

Affected products (7)

cpe:2.3:o:microsoft:windows_server_2008:r2:sp1:*:*:*:*:x64:*
cpe:2.3:o:microsoft:windows_server_2012:-:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:microsoft:windows_server_2012:r2:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:microsoft:windows_server_2016:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:microsoft:windows_server_2019:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:microsoft:windows_server_2022:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:microsoft:windows_server_2022_23h2:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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