How severe is CVE-2024-39811?

CVE-2024-39811 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 6.3, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over local access with high attack complexity, requires high privileges and user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.

Is CVE-2024-39811 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (5th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2024-39811?

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

Does CVE-2024-39811 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?

Yes. CVE-2024-39811 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2024-38243.

When was CVE-2024-39811 published?

CVE-2024-39811 was published on 2024-11-13 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2024-39811

CVE-2024-39811 is a medium-severity vulnerability with a CVSS 3.x base score of 6.3. 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: Medium (CVSS 3.x base score 6.3)
CVSS v4: 5.4
EPSS exploit prediction: 0% (5th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
EU (EUVD) id: EUVD-2024-38243
Weakness: CWE-20
Published: 2024-11-13
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

Improper input validation in firmware for some Intel(R) Server M20NTP Family UEFI may allow a privileged user to potentially enable escalation of privilege via local access.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2024-39811?: Improper input validation in firmware for some Intel(R) Server M20NTP Family UEFI may allow a privileged user to potentially enable escalation of privilege via local access.
How severe is CVE-2024-39811?: CVE-2024-39811 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 6.3, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over local access with high attack complexity, requires high privileges and user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.
Is CVE-2024-39811 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (5th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2024-39811?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
Does CVE-2024-39811 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?: Yes. CVE-2024-39811 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2024-38243.
When was CVE-2024-39811 published?: CVE-2024-39811 was published on 2024-11-13 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

https://www.intel.com/content/www/us/en/security-center/advisory/intel-sa-01175.html

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