How severe is CVE-2024-49056?

CVE-2024-49056 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.3, rated high severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires low privileges and user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability none.

Is CVE-2024-49056 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (60th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2024-49056?

CVE-2024-49056 affects Microsoft Airlift Microsoft Com. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2024-49056?

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-2024-49056 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?

Yes. CVE-2024-49056 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2024-43923.

When was CVE-2024-49056 published?

CVE-2024-49056 was published on 2024-11-12 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2024-49056

CVE-2024-49056 is a high-severity vulnerability in Microsoft Airlift Microsoft Com with a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.3. 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-302.

Key facts

Severity: High (CVSS 3.x base score 7.3)
EPSS exploit prediction: 1% (60th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
EU (EUVD) id: EUVD-2024-43923
Weakness: CWE-302
Affected product: Microsoft Airlift Microsoft Com
Published: 2024-11-12
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

Authentication bypass by assumed-immutable data on airlift.microsoft.com allows an authorized attacker to elevate privileges over a network.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2024-49056?: Authentication bypass by assumed-immutable data on airlift.microsoft.com allows an authorized attacker to elevate privileges over a network.
How severe is CVE-2024-49056?: CVE-2024-49056 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.3, rated high severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires low privileges and user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability none.
Is CVE-2024-49056 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (60th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2024-49056?: CVE-2024-49056 affects Microsoft Airlift Microsoft Com. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2024-49056?: 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-2024-49056 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?: Yes. CVE-2024-49056 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2024-43923.
When was CVE-2024-49056 published?: CVE-2024-49056 was published on 2024-11-12 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

https://msrc.microsoft.com/update-guide/vulnerability/CVE-2024-49056

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:a:microsoft:airlift_microsoft_com:-:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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