CVE-2024-43496
CVE-2024-43496 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Microsoft Edge Chromium with a CVSS 3.x base score of 6.5. 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-787.
Key facts
- Severity: Medium (CVSS 3.x base score 6.5)
- EPSS exploit prediction: 1% (57th percentile)
- Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
- EU (EUVD) id: EUVD-2024-40755
- Weakness: CWE-787
- Affected product: Microsoft Edge Chromium
- Published:
- Last modified:
Description
Microsoft Edge (Chromium-based) Remote Code Execution Vulnerability
Frequently asked questions
- What is CVE-2024-43496?
- Microsoft Edge (Chromium-based) Remote Code Execution Vulnerability
- How severe is CVE-2024-43496?
- CVE-2024-43496 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 6.5, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity none, and availability none.
- Is CVE-2024-43496 being actively exploited?
- It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (57th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
- What products are affected by CVE-2024-43496?
- CVE-2024-43496 affects Microsoft Edge Chromium. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
- How do I fix CVE-2024-43496?
- Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
- Does CVE-2024-43496 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?
- Yes. CVE-2024-43496 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2024-40755.
- When was CVE-2024-43496 published?
- CVE-2024-43496 was published on 2024-09-19 and last updated on 2026-06-17.
References
Affected products (1)
- cpe:2.3:a:microsoft:edge_chromium:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
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