How severe is CVE-2024-38798?

CVE-2024-38798 has a CVSS 4.0 base score of 5.8, rated medium severity.

Is CVE-2024-38798 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (2nd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2024-38798?

Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.

Does CVE-2024-38798 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?

Yes. CVE-2024-38798 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2024-55310.

When was CVE-2024-38798 published?

CVE-2024-38798 was published on 2025-12-09 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2024-38798

CVE-2024-38798 is a medium-severity vulnerability with a CVSS 4.0 base score of 5.8. 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-200.

Key facts

Severity: Medium (CVSS 4.0 base score 5.8)
EPSS exploit prediction: 0% (2nd percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
EU (EUVD) id: EUVD-2024-55310
Weakness: CWE-200
Published: 2025-12-09
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

EDK2 contains a vulnerability in BIOS where an attacker may cause “Exposure of Sensitive Information to an Unauthorized Actor” by local access. Successful exploitation of this vulnerability will lead to possible information disclosure or escalation of privilege and impact Confidentiality.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2024-38798?: EDK2 contains a vulnerability in BIOS where an attacker may cause “Exposure of Sensitive Information to an Unauthorized Actor” by local access. Successful exploitation of this vulnerability will lead to possible information disclosure or escalation of privilege and impact Confidentiality.
How severe is CVE-2024-38798?: CVE-2024-38798 has a CVSS 4.0 base score of 5.8, rated medium severity.
Is CVE-2024-38798 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (2nd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2024-38798?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
Does CVE-2024-38798 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?: Yes. CVE-2024-38798 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2024-55310.
When was CVE-2024-38798 published?: CVE-2024-38798 was published on 2025-12-09 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

https://github.com/tianocore/edk2/security/advisories/GHSA-q2c6-37h5-7cwf

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