Is CVE-2024-43461 actively exploited?

Yes. CVE-2024-43461 is listed in the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities (KEV) catalog, which means exploitation in the wild has been confirmed.

Can CVE-2024-43461 be exploited remotely?

The attack vector of CVE-2024-43461 has not been classified yet.

What is the CVSS score of CVE-2024-43461?

CVE-2024-43461 has not received a CVSS score yet.

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CVE-2024-43461

Published: September 16, 2024

EPSS:9.76%probability of exploitation in 30 daysPercentile:92.8th

Official Description

Microsoft Windows MSHTML Platform contains a user interface (UI) misrepresentation of critical information vulnerability that allows an attacker to spoof a web page. This vulnerability was exploited in conjunction with CVE-2024-38112.

NVD Source

CISA KEV Advisory

Microsoft Windows MSHTML Platform Spoofing Vulnerability

Added to KEV: 2024-09-16Federal patch deadline: 2024-10-07

Required Action (CISA)

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

Risk Analysis

Microsoft Windows MSHTML Platform has a user interface misrepresentation vulnerability that allows an attacker to spoof a web page. This high-severity flaw has a significant exploitation probability (EPSS 0.09759) and was exploited in conjunction with another CVE. This vulnerability is confirmed to be actively exploited by CISA.

This vulnerability is being actively exploited in the wild, specifically in conjunction with CVE-2024-38112. Exploitation typically involves tricking a user into interacting with a spoofed web page.

Recommended Action

Apply all available security updates for Microsoft Windows. Educate users about phishing and social engineering tactics to recognize spoofed web pages.

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-2024-43461 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-2024-43461 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.