How severe is CVE-2024-43457?

CVE-2024-43457 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-2024-43457 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (45th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2024-43457?

CVE-2024-43457 primarily affects Microsoft Windows 11 24h2. In total, 2 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.

How do I fix CVE-2024-43457?

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-2024-43457 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?

Yes. CVE-2024-43457 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2024-40726.

When was CVE-2024-43457 published?

CVE-2024-43457 was published on 2024-09-10 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2024-43457

CVE-2024-43457 is a high-severity vulnerability in Microsoft Windows 11 24h2 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-428.

Key facts

Severity: High (CVSS 3.x base score 7.8)
EPSS exploit prediction: 1% (45th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
EU (EUVD) id: EUVD-2024-40726
Weakness: CWE-428
Affected product: Microsoft Windows 11 24h2
Published: 2024-09-10
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

Windows Setup and Deployment Elevation of Privilege Vulnerability

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2024-43457?: Windows Setup and Deployment Elevation of Privilege Vulnerability
How severe is CVE-2024-43457?: CVE-2024-43457 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-2024-43457 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (45th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2024-43457?: CVE-2024-43457 primarily affects Microsoft Windows 11 24h2. In total, 2 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2024-43457?: 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-2024-43457 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?: Yes. CVE-2024-43457 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2024-40726.
When was CVE-2024-43457 published?: CVE-2024-43457 was published on 2024-09-10 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

https://msrc.microsoft.com/update-guide/vulnerability/CVE-2024-43457

Affected products (2)

cpe:2.3:o:microsoft:windows_11_24h2:*:*:*:*:*:*:arm64:*
cpe:2.3:o:microsoft:windows_11_24h2:*:*:*:*:*:*:x64:*

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