High · published November 12, 2024
CVSS calls it high at 8.8. It is confirmed in active exploitation. It sits in the 96.6th percentile for exploit probability.
🚨 A crafty vulnerability in Windows Task Scheduler allows attackers to elevate privileges with just a single command! 🔥 Think of it like an employee who finds a way to forge their access pass, allowing them to enter restricted areas of the office without ever having the right clearance. It's a sneaky way to gain power where they shouldn’t! This vulnerability could let an attacker gain administrative control of your system, allowing them to install programs, change settings, or even steal sensitive data. The potential fallout is absolutely devastating for any organization, as it opens the door for further attacks or data breaches.
Think of it like an employee who finds a way to forge their access pass, allowing them to enter restricted areas of the office without ever having the right clearance. It's a sneaky way to gain power where they shouldn’t! CVE-2024-49039 is an elevation of privilege vulnerability in Windows Task Scheduler that can be exploited through specially crafted tasks, giving an unauthorized user admin-level access to the system.
This vulnerability could let an attacker gain administrative control of your system, allowing them to install programs, change settings, or even steal sensitive data. The potential fallout is absolutely devastating for any organization, as it opens the door for further attacks or data breaches. Update your systems immediately to the latest security patches and monitor for any suspicious task schedules. Implement strict user permissions to limit who can create or manage tasks in Windows Task Scheduler. 🛡️ You've got this! Stay vigilant and proactive, and you’ll keep your systems safe! ⚡😄
| Product | Versions | Fixed in |
|---|---|---|
| microsoft/windows_10_1507 | < 10.0.10240.20826 | 10.0.10240.20826 |
| microsoft/windows_10_1507 | < 10.0.10240.20826 | 10.0.10240.20826 |
| microsoft/windows_10_1607 | < 10.0.14393.7515 | 10.0.14393.7515 |
| microsoft/windows_10_1607 | < 10.0.14393.7515 | 10.0.14393.7515 |
| microsoft/windows_10_1809 | < 10.0.17763.6532 | 10.0.17763.6532 |
| microsoft/windows_10_1809 | < 10.0.17763.6532 | 10.0.17763.6532 |
| microsoft/windows_10_21h2 | < 10.0.19044.5131 | 10.0.19044.5131 |
| microsoft/windows_10_21h2 | < 10.0.19044.5131 | 10.0.19044.5131 |
| microsoft/windows_10_21h2 | < 10.0.19044.5131 | 10.0.19044.5131 |
| microsoft/windows_10_22h2 | < 10.0.19045.5131 | 10.0.19045.5131 |
| microsoft/windows_10_22h2 | < 10.0.19045.5131 | 10.0.19045.5131 |
| microsoft/windows_10_22h2 | < 10.0.19045.5131 | 10.0.19045.5131 |
| microsoft/windows_11_22h2 | < 10.0.22621.4460 | 10.0.22621.4460 |
| microsoft/windows_11_22h2 | < 10.0.22621.4460 | 10.0.22621.4460 |
| microsoft/windows_11_23h2 | < 10.0.22631.4460 | 10.0.22631.4460 |
| microsoft/windows_11_23h2 | < 10.0.22631.4460 | 10.0.22631.4460 |
| microsoft/windows_11_24h2 | < 10.0.26100.2314 | 10.0.26100.2314 |
| microsoft/windows_11_24h2 | < 10.0.26100.2314 | 10.0.26100.2314 |
| microsoft/windows_server_2016 | < 10.0.14393.7515 | 10.0.14393.7515 |
| microsoft/windows_server_2019 | < 10.0.17763.6532 | 10.0.17763.6532 |
| microsoft/windows_server_2022 | < 10.0.20348.2849 | 10.0.20348.2849 |
| microsoft/windows_server_2022_23h2 | < 10.0.25398.1251 | 10.0.25398.1251 |
| microsoft/windows_server_2025 | < 10.0.26100.2314 | 10.0.26100.2314 |