How severe is CVE-2024-43492?

CVE-2024-43492 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-2024-43492 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (40th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2024-43492?

CVE-2024-43492 affects Microsoft Autoupdate. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2024-43492?

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-2024-43492 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?

Yes. CVE-2024-43492 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2024-40753.

When was CVE-2024-43492 published?

CVE-2024-43492 was published on 2024-09-10 and last updated on 2026-08-10.

CVE-2024-43492

CVE-2024-43492 is a high-severity vulnerability in Microsoft Autoupdate 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-284.

Key facts

Severity: High (CVSS 3.x base score 7.8)
EPSS exploit prediction: 0% (40th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
EU (EUVD) id: EUVD-2024-40753
Weakness: CWE-284
Affected product: Microsoft Autoupdate
Published: 2024-09-10
Last modified: 2026-08-10

Description

Microsoft AutoUpdate (MAU) Elevation of Privilege Vulnerability

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2024-43492?: Microsoft AutoUpdate (MAU) Elevation of Privilege Vulnerability
How severe is CVE-2024-43492?: CVE-2024-43492 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-2024-43492 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (40th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2024-43492?: CVE-2024-43492 affects Microsoft Autoupdate. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2024-43492?: 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-2024-43492 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?: Yes. CVE-2024-43492 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2024-40753.
When was CVE-2024-43492 published?: CVE-2024-43492 was published on 2024-09-10 and last updated on 2026-08-10.

References

https://msrc.microsoft.com/update-guide/vulnerability/CVE-2024-43492

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:a:microsoft:autoupdate:*:*:*:*:*:macos:*:*

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