How severe is CVE-2024-49059?

CVE-2024-49059 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.0, rated high severity. It is exploitable over local access with high attack complexity, requires low privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.

Is CVE-2024-49059 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (34th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2024-49059?

CVE-2024-49059 primarily affects Microsoft 365 Apps. In total, 5 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.

How do I fix CVE-2024-49059?

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-2024-49059 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?

Yes. CVE-2024-49059 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2024-43925.

When was CVE-2024-49059 published?

CVE-2024-49059 was published on 2024-12-12 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2024-49059

CVE-2024-49059 is a high-severity vulnerability in Microsoft 365 Apps with a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.0. 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-362.

Key facts

Severity: High (CVSS 3.x base score 7.0)
EPSS exploit prediction: 0% (34th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
EU (EUVD) id: EUVD-2024-43925
Weakness: CWE-362
Affected product: Microsoft 365 Apps
Published: 2024-12-12
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

Microsoft Office Elevation of Privilege Vulnerability

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2024-49059?: Microsoft Office Elevation of Privilege Vulnerability
How severe is CVE-2024-49059?: CVE-2024-49059 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.0, rated high severity. It is exploitable over local access with high attack complexity, requires low privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.
Is CVE-2024-49059 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (34th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2024-49059?: CVE-2024-49059 primarily affects Microsoft 365 Apps. In total, 5 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2024-49059?: 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-2024-49059 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?: Yes. CVE-2024-49059 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2024-43925.
When was CVE-2024-49059 published?: CVE-2024-49059 was published on 2024-12-12 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

https://msrc.microsoft.com/update-guide/vulnerability/CVE-2024-49059

Affected products (5)

cpe:2.3:a:microsoft:365_apps:-:*:*:*:enterprise:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:microsoft:office:2016:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:microsoft:office:2019:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:microsoft:office_long_term_servicing_channel:2021:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:microsoft:office_long_term_servicing_channel:2024:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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