CVE-2024-49044
CVE-2024-49044 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Microsoft Visual Studio 2022 with a CVSS 3.x base score of 6.7. 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: Medium (CVSS 3.x base score 6.7)
- EPSS exploit prediction: 1% (52nd percentile)
- Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
- EU (EUVD) id: EUVD-2024-43915
- Weakness: CWE-284
- Affected product: Microsoft Visual Studio 2022
- Published:
- Last modified:
Description
Visual Studio Elevation of Privilege Vulnerability
Frequently asked questions
- What is CVE-2024-49044?
- Visual Studio Elevation of Privilege Vulnerability
- How severe is CVE-2024-49044?
- CVE-2024-49044 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 6.7, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over network with high attack complexity, requires low privileges and user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability low.
- Is CVE-2024-49044 being actively exploited?
- It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (52nd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
- What products are affected by CVE-2024-49044?
- CVE-2024-49044 affects Microsoft Visual Studio 2022. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
- How do I fix CVE-2024-49044?
- Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
- Does CVE-2024-49044 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?
- Yes. CVE-2024-49044 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2024-43915.
- When was CVE-2024-49044 published?
- CVE-2024-49044 was published on 2024-11-12 and last updated on 2026-06-17.
References
Affected products (1)
- cpe:2.3:a:microsoft:visual_studio_2022:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
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