CVE-2024-43468KEV · OVERDUECWE-89

Microsoft Configuration Manager Remote Code Execution Vulnerability

Critical · published October 8, 2024

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Confirmed exploited, and the score agrees

CVSS calls it critical at 9.8. It is confirmed in active exploitation. It sits in the 99.6th percentile for exploit probability.

232
days past CISA
deadline
CVSS v3.1
9.8
EPSS
81%
Percentile
99.6
In the wild
Confirmed
What it is

🚨 A remote code execution vulnerability in Microsoft Configuration Manager means a crafty attack can take over your system with just a single request! 🔥 Think of it like a hotel front desk that accepts any keycard, allowing anyone entry to restricted areas. If an attacker knows how to exploit this flaw, they could waltz in and access your servers without anyone batting an eye! The consequences could be absolutely devastating. An attacker could execute malicious code remotely, allowing them to access sensitive data, install malware, or even take complete control of your systems. It's a hacker's playground, and you absolutely want to avoid it!

Put simply

Think of it like a hotel front desk that accepts any keycard, allowing anyone entry to restricted areas. If an attacker knows how to exploit this flaw, they could waltz in and access your servers without anyone batting an eye! This vulnerability allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via specially crafted requests to the Configuration Manager, bypassing security measures and gaining unauthorized access to the system.

What to do

The consequences could be absolutely devastating. An attacker could execute malicious code remotely, allowing them to access sensitive data, install malware, or even take complete control of your systems. It's a hacker's playground, and you absolutely want to avoid it! Immediate action is critical! Update your Microsoft Configuration Manager to the latest version to patch this vulnerability. Conduct a security audit on your systems to ensure no unauthorized access has occurred, and consider implementing additional security measures like network segmentation to minimize risks. You can tackle this! Follow these steps, and you'll not only protect your systems but also earn your security hero cape! 🦸‍♂️

The record
Technical detail
CVSS v3.1
9.8 · CRITICAL
Vector
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H/E:U/RL:O/RC:C
CVSS v4.0
Not supplied
EPSS
0.81043 · 99.6th percentile
Weakness
CWE-89 · Improper Neutralization of Special Elements used in an SQL Command ('SQL Injection')
Published
2024-10-08T17:35Z
KEV added
2026-02-12 · due 2026-03-05
EPSS history
Timeline
  • 12 FEB 00:00Z
    Added to CISA KEV — remediate by Mar 5
    kev
  • 08 OCT 17:35Z
    Microsoft Configuration Manager Remote Code Execution Vulnerability
    cvelistv5