How severe is CVE-2024-42052?

CVE-2024-42052 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.8, rated high severity. It is exploitable over local access with low attack complexity, requires low privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.

Is CVE-2024-42052 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (12th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2024-42052?

CVE-2024-42052 affects Splashtop Streamer. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2024-42052?

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-2024-42052 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?

Yes. CVE-2024-42052 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2024-39420.

When was CVE-2024-42052 published?

CVE-2024-42052 was published on 2024-07-28 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2024-42052

CVE-2024-42052 is a high-severity vulnerability in Splashtop Streamer with a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.8. 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-378.

Key facts

Severity: High (CVSS 3.x base score 7.8)
EPSS exploit prediction: 0% (12th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
EU (EUVD) id: EUVD-2024-39420
Weakness: CWE-378
Affected product: Splashtop Streamer
Published: 2024-07-28
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

The MSI installer for Splashtop Streamer for Windows before 3.5.8.0 uses a temporary folder with weak permissions during installation. A local user can exploit this to escalate privileges to SYSTEM by placing a wevtutil.exe file in the folder.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2024-42052?: The MSI installer for Splashtop Streamer for Windows before 3.5.8.0 uses a temporary folder with weak permissions during installation. A local user can exploit this to escalate privileges to SYSTEM by placing a wevtutil.exe file in the folder.
How severe is CVE-2024-42052?: CVE-2024-42052 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.8, rated high severity. It is exploitable over local access with low attack complexity, requires low privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.
Is CVE-2024-42052 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (12th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2024-42052?: CVE-2024-42052 affects Splashtop Streamer. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2024-42052?: 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-2024-42052 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?: Yes. CVE-2024-42052 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2024-39420.
When was CVE-2024-42052 published?: CVE-2024-42052 was published on 2024-07-28 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:a:splashtop:streamer:*:*:*:*:-:windows:*:*

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