CVE-2024-49071
CVE-2024-49071 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Microsoft Defender For Endpoint 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-612.
Key facts
- Severity: Medium (CVSS 3.x base score 6.5)
- EPSS exploit prediction: 1% (61st percentile)
- Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
- EU (EUVD) id: EUVD-2024-43934
- Weakness: CWE-612
- Affected product: Microsoft Defender For Endpoint
- Published:
- Last modified:
Description
Improper authorization of an index that contains sensitive information from a Global Files search in Windows Defender allows an authorized attacker to disclose information over a network.
Frequently asked questions
- What is CVE-2024-49071?
- Improper authorization of an index that contains sensitive information from a Global Files search in Windows Defender allows an authorized attacker to disclose information over a network.
- How severe is CVE-2024-49071?
- CVE-2024-49071 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 6.5, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires low privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity none, and availability none.
- Is CVE-2024-49071 being actively exploited?
- It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (61st percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
- What products are affected by CVE-2024-49071?
- CVE-2024-49071 affects Microsoft Defender For Endpoint. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
- How do I fix CVE-2024-49071?
- Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
- Does CVE-2024-49071 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?
- Yes. CVE-2024-49071 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2024-43934.
- When was CVE-2024-49071 published?
- CVE-2024-49071 was published on 2024-12-12 and last updated on 2026-06-17.
References
Affected products (1)
- cpe:2.3:a:microsoft:defender_for_endpoint:-:*:*:*:*:windows:*:*
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