Link following in Windows - CVE-2024-26238
Published: May 15, 2024
Vulnerability identifier: #VU89489
CSH Severity: Low
CVSS v4.0: CVSS:4.0/AV:L/AC:L/AT:N/PR:L/UI:N/VC:H/VI:H/VA:H/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N/E:U/U:Clear
CVE-ID: CVE-2024-26238
CWE-ID: CWE-59
Exploitation vector: Local access
Exploit availability:
No public exploit available
Vendor: Microsoft
Affected software:
Windows
Windows
Detailed vulnerability description
The vulnerability allows a local user to escalate privileges on the system.
The vulnerability exists due to insecure link following in Microsoft PLUGScheduler Scheduled Task. A local user can gain elevated privileges on the system.
How to mitigate CVE-2024-26238
Install updates from vendor's website.