CVE-2024-26169
KEVRansomware UseMicrosoft Windows Error Reporting Service Improper Privilege Management Vulnerability
Description
Microsoft Windows Error Reporting Service contains an improper privilege management vulnerability that allows a local attacker with user permissions to gain SYSTEM privileges.
Windows Error Reporting Service Elevation of Privilege Vulnerability
CVSS 3.1 vector
CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:HPublishedMar 12, 2024
Last modifiedJun 17, 2026
Added to KEVJun 13, 2024
Remediation dueJul 4, 2024
References
- msrc.microsoft.com/update-guide/vulnerability/CVE-2024-26169PatchVendor Advisory
- cisa.gov/known-exploited-vulnerabilities-catalog?field_cve=CVE-2024-26169US Government Resource
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Risk assessment · High
Actively exploited and used by ransomware crews. Patch immediately.
- Exploitation
- Confirmed in the wild (CISA KEV)
- Federal remediation deadline
- Overdue by 844 days
- Ransomware
- Used in known ransomware campaigns
- CVSS
- 7.8 HIGH
- EPSS (30-day exploit probability)
- 4.0% · top 10% of all CVEs
- Weakness
- CWE-269
Recommended actions
- 1.Apply updates per vendor instructions or discontinue use of the product if updates are unavailable.
- 2.Treat as emergency change: patch or isolate internet-facing instances first.
- 3.Hunt for compromise: review logs for the disclosure window, not just from the patch date.
- 4.Verify offline/immutable backups and segment the affected systems. This flaw is used for ransomware initial access.
Assessment is derived automatically from the live signals above; verify against your own asset inventory.