How severe is CVE-2024-49093?

CVE-2024-49093 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 8.8, rated high severity. It is exploitable over local access with low attack complexity, requires low privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.

Is CVE-2024-49093 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (56th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2024-49093?

CVE-2024-49093 primarily affects Microsoft Windows 11 24h2. In total, 2 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.

How do I fix CVE-2024-49093?

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-2024-49093 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?

Yes. CVE-2024-49093 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2024-43742.

When was CVE-2024-49093 published?

CVE-2024-49093 was published on 2024-12-12 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2024-49093

CVE-2024-49093 is a high-severity vulnerability in Microsoft Windows 11 24h2 with a CVSS 3.x base score of 8.8. 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-681.

Key facts

Severity: High (CVSS 3.x base score 8.8)
EPSS exploit prediction: 1% (56th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
EU (EUVD) id: EUVD-2024-43742
Weakness: CWE-681
Affected product: Microsoft Windows 11 24h2
Published: 2024-12-12
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

Windows Resilient File System (ReFS) Elevation of Privilege Vulnerability

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2024-49093?: Windows Resilient File System (ReFS) Elevation of Privilege Vulnerability
How severe is CVE-2024-49093?: CVE-2024-49093 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 8.8, rated high severity. It is exploitable over local access with low attack complexity, requires low privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.
Is CVE-2024-49093 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (56th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2024-49093?: CVE-2024-49093 primarily affects Microsoft Windows 11 24h2. In total, 2 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2024-49093?: 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-2024-49093 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?: Yes. CVE-2024-49093 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2024-43742.
When was CVE-2024-49093 published?: CVE-2024-49093 was published on 2024-12-12 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

https://msrc.microsoft.com/update-guide/vulnerability/CVE-2024-49093

Affected products (2)

cpe:2.3:o:microsoft:windows_11_24h2:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:microsoft:windows_server_2025:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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