Actively exploited in the wild
Microsoft Windows Installer Improper Privilege Management Vulnerability
Microsoft - Windows · Listed in the CISA KEV since 2024-09-10. This indicates confirmed attacks in production environments.
Required action: Apply mitigations per vendor instructions or discontinue use of the product if mitigations are unavailable.
CVE-2024-38014
HighCVSS 7.8KEVExploitation Probability (EPSS)
Very high risk93th percentile - higher than 93% of all known CVEs
Summary
Elevation of privilege vulnerability in Windows Installer. An attacker could exploit it to gain elevated privileges.
Risk Assessment
Risk of unauthorized user gaining control over the system.
Recommendation
Apply the latest Windows security updates.
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Original NVD description (English source)
Windows Installer Elevation of Privilege Vulnerability