Is CVE-2024-38178 actively exploited?

Yes. CVE-2024-38178 is listed in the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities (KEV) catalog, which means exploitation in the wild has been confirmed.

Can CVE-2024-38178 be exploited remotely?

The attack vector of CVE-2024-38178 has not been classified yet.

What is the CVSS score of CVE-2024-38178?

CVE-2024-38178 has not received a CVSS score yet.

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HIGHCISA KEVIN THE WILD

CVE-2024-38178

Published: August 13, 2024

EPSS:26.85%probability of exploitation in 30 daysPercentile:96.2th

Official Description

Microsoft Windows Scripting Engine contains a memory corruption vulnerability that allows unauthenticated attacker to initiate remote code execution via a specially crafted URL.

NVD Source

CISA KEV Advisory

Microsoft Windows Scripting Engine Memory Corruption Vulnerability

Microsoft Windows Scripting Engine contains a memory corruption vulnerability that allows unauthenticated attacker to initiate remote code execution via a specially crafted URL.

Added to KEV: 2024-08-13Federal patch deadline: 2024-09-03

Required Action (CISA)

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

Risk Analysis

A memory corruption vulnerability in Microsoft Windows Scripting Engine allows an unauthenticated attacker to achieve remote code execution through a specially crafted URL. The high EPSS score and its inclusion in CISA's KEV catalog indicate that this vulnerability is actively exploited and has a high probability of being targeted.

This vulnerability is actively exploited in the wild. It is remotely exploitable by an unauthenticated attacker via a crafted URL.

Recommended Action

Apply the latest security updates from Microsoft for the Windows Scripting Engine. Exercise caution with untrusted URLs and implement robust email and web filtering solutions.

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-2024-38178 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-2024-38178 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.