EXPOSURES › CVE-2024-38178
CVE-2024-38178
HIGH ⌖ ON CISA KEV · EXPLOITEDMicrosoft Windows Scripting Engine allows unauthenticated remote code execution via a specially crafted URL.
This unpatched vulnerability enables attackers to execute arbitrary code on Windows systems without authentication, posing a severe risk to DIB organizations relying on Microsoft Windows for sensitive data handling. Immediate patching and network segmentation are critical to prevent exploitation in the wild.
Shame score — While the vulnerability is high severity and actively exploited, it is a known issue in a widely used product rather than a negligent vendor failure.
▸ RECOMMENDED ACTION Actively exploited (CISA KEV) — remediate now, ahead of your normal patch cycle.
Microsoft Windows Scripting Engine contains a memory corruption vulnerability that allows unauthenticated attacker to initiate remote code execution via a specially crafted URL.
| PRODUCT | STATUS |
|---|---|
| Azure Commercial Cloud Microsoft |
Authorized |
| Azure Government (includes Dynamics 365) Microsoft |
Authorized |
| Microsoft Office 365 GCC High Microsoft |
In Process |
| Office 365 Multi-Tenant & Supporting Services Microsoft |
Authorized |