8.8
High
Exploited
CVE-2024-38189 Microsoft Project Remote Code Execution Vulnerability
Active exploitation observed
· CISA KEV catalogue
Required action
Apply mitigations per vendor instructions or discontinue use of the product if mitigations are unavailable.
Ransomware campaigns
Not observed so far
Weakness
CWE-20
Description
Microsoft Project Remote Code Execution Vulnerability
Affected products and versions
| Product | Affected versions | Fixed in |
|---|---|---|
| Microsoft Office 2019 19.0 | 19.0.0 → latest | No fix stated |
| Microsoft 365 Apps for Enterprise 16.0 | 16.0.1 → latest | No fix stated |
| Microsoft Project 2016 16.0 | 16.0.0.0 → < 16.0.5461.1001 | 16.0.5461.1001 |
| Microsoft Office LTSC 2021 16.0 | 16.0.1 → latest | No fix stated |
References
- Microsoft Project Remote Code Execution Vulnerability msrc.microsoft.com
Timeline
- Published
- Added to the KEV catalogue
- Last modified
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