CVE-2024-21412

HIGH CISA KEV

Published Feb 13, 2024 Modified Oct 28, 2025 CWE-693

Description

Internet Shortcut Files Security Feature Bypass Vulnerability

CVSS v3.1 Score

8.1

HIGH

CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:N

CISA Known Exploited Vulnerability

This vulnerability is actively exploited in the wild.

Added: Feb 13, 2024 Remediation due: Mar 5, 2024 Known ransomware use

Weakness Type (CWE)

CWE-693 CWE-693

Affected Products

Vendor	Product	Versions
microsoft	windows_10_1809	< 10.0.17763.5458
microsoft	windows_10_21h2	< 10.0.19044.4046
microsoft	windows_10_22h2	< 10.0.19045.4046
microsoft	windows_11_21h2	< 10.0.22000.2777
microsoft	windows_11_22h2	< 10.0.22621.3155
microsoft	windows_11_23h2	< 10.0.22631.3155
microsoft	windows_server_2019	< 10.0.17763.5458
microsoft	windows_server_2022	< 10.0.20348.2322
microsoft	windows_server_2022_23h2	< 10.0.25398.709

References

Advisories & Patches

https://msrc.microsoft.com/update-guide/vulnerability/CVE-2024-21412 https://msrc.microsoft.com/update-guide/vulnerability/CVE-2024-21412

Other References

https://www.cisa.gov/known-exploited-vulnerabilities-catalog?field_cve=CVE-2024-21412

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2024-21412? +

Internet Shortcut Files Security Feature Bypass Vulnerability It has a CVSS v3.1 base score of 8.1 (HIGH). This vulnerability is listed in CISA's Known Exploited Vulnerabilities catalog, indicating active exploitation in the wild.

How severe is CVE-2024-21412? +

CVE-2024-21412 has a CVSS v3.1 score of 8.1 out of 10, rated HIGH. This is a high-severity vulnerability that should be prioritized for patching.

What products are affected by CVE-2024-21412? +

CVE-2024-21412 affects products from microsoft, specifically: windows_10_1809, windows_10_21h2, windows_10_22h2, windows_11_21h2, windows_11_22h2, windows_11_23h2, windows_server_2019, windows_server_2022, windows_server_2022_23h2. Check the affected products table above for specific version ranges.

How do I check if I'm vulnerable to CVE-2024-21412? +

You can use Secably's free Website Scanner to check your website for known vulnerabilities. For infrastructure scanning, use the Port Scanner to identify exposed services that may be affected. Check the vendor advisories linked above for specific patch and version information.

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