How severe is CVE-2024-9042?

CVE-2024-9042 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 5.9, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over network with high attack complexity, requires high privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability none.

Is CVE-2024-9042 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (69th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2024-9042?

Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.

Does CVE-2024-9042 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?

Yes. CVE-2024-9042 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2024-54053.

When was CVE-2024-9042 published?

CVE-2024-9042 was published on 2025-03-13 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2024-9042

CVE-2024-9042 is a medium-severity vulnerability with a CVSS 3.x base score of 5.9. 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-20.

Key facts

Severity: Medium (CVSS 3.x base score 5.9)
EPSS exploit prediction: 1% (69th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
EU (EUVD) id: EUVD-2024-54053
Weakness: CWE-20
Published: 2025-03-13
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

This CVE affects only Windows worker nodes. Your worker node is vulnerable to this issue if it is running one of the affected versions listed below.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2024-9042?: This CVE affects only Windows worker nodes. Your worker node is vulnerable to this issue if it is running one of the affected versions listed below.
How severe is CVE-2024-9042?: CVE-2024-9042 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 5.9, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over network with high attack complexity, requires high privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability none.
Is CVE-2024-9042 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (69th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2024-9042?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
Does CVE-2024-9042 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?: Yes. CVE-2024-9042 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2024-54053.
When was CVE-2024-9042 published?: CVE-2024-9042 was published on 2025-03-13 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

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