#VU89489 Link following in Windows - CVE-2024-26238

Vulnerability identifier: #VU89489

Vulnerability risk: Low

CVSSv4.0: 5.9 [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

Exploit availability: No

Vulnerable software:
Windows
Operating systems & Components / Operating system

Vendor: Microsoft

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.

Mitigation
Install updates from vendor's website.

Vulnerable software versions

Windows: before 10 21H2, 10 22H2, 10 1809, 10 21H2, 10 21H2, 10 21H2

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External links
https://portal.msrc.microsoft.com/en-US/security-guidance/advisory/CVE-2024-26238

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Q & A

Can this vulnerability be exploited remotely?

No. This vulnerability can be exploited locally. The attacker should have authentication credentials and successfully authenticate on the system.

Is there known malware, which exploits this vulnerability?

No. We are not aware of malware exploiting this vulnerability.