Is CVE-2024-38112 actively exploited?

Yes. CVE-2024-38112 is listed in the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities (KEV) catalog, which means exploitation in the wild has been confirmed.

Can CVE-2024-38112 be exploited remotely?

The attack vector of CVE-2024-38112 has not been classified yet.

What is the CVSS score of CVE-2024-38112?

CVE-2024-38112 has not received a CVSS score yet.

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HIGHCISA KEVIN THE WILD

CVE-2024-38112

Published: July 9, 2024

EPSS:92.68%probability of exploitation in 30 daysPercentile:99.7th

Official Description

Microsoft Windows MSHTML Platform contains a spoofing vulnerability that has a high impact to confidentiality, integrity, and availability.

NVD Source

CISA KEV Advisory

Microsoft Windows MSHTML Platform Spoofing Vulnerability

Microsoft Windows MSHTML Platform contains a spoofing vulnerability that has a high impact to confidentiality, integrity, and availability.

Added to KEV: 2024-07-09Federal patch deadline: 2024-07-30

Required Action (CISA)

Apply mitigations per vendor instructions or discontinue use of the product if mitigations are unavailable.

Risk Analysis

This spoofing vulnerability in Microsoft Windows MSHTML Platform has a high impact on confidentiality, integrity, and availability. With an EPSS score of 0.92681 and its presence in CISA's KEV, this flaw is highly likely to be exploited and requires immediate attention.

This vulnerability is actively exploited in the wild and is listed in CISA's KEV, indicating that threat actors are currently leveraging it. This suggests a significant and ongoing risk.

Recommended Action

Apply the latest security updates from Microsoft to address the MSHTML Platform spoofing vulnerability. Users should exercise caution when opening untrusted web content or documents.

Generated by the CTIWATCH analysis pipeline from this CVE's metadata (CVSS, EPSS, KEV status, exploit intelligence). Verify against vendor advisories before acting.

Technical Analysis

CVE-2024-38112 requires local access, meaning attackers must already have a foothold on the target system.

Exploitation requires some privileges, which limits the exposure to scenarios where an attacker has already gained initial access.

CISA has added CVE-2024-38112 to the Known Exploited Vulnerabilities (KEV) catalog, confirming active exploitation in the wild. U.S. federal agencies are required to patch this within the mandated timeframe, and all organizations should treat remediation as urgent.