CVE-2024-30051
HighExploitedPublic exploitWindows DWM Core Library Elevation of Privilege Vulnerability
Published May 15, 2024 · Updated Oct 21, 2025
Key Facts
Patch immediately- CVE-2024-30051 is a high-severity vulnerability (CVSS 7.8 v3.1) affecting Windows 10 1507 (Microsoft), Windows 10 1607 (Microsoft), Windows 10 1809 (Microsoft) and 19 more products.
- It is exploited in the wild, listed in CISA KEV, Industry KEV feed, CIRCL KEV, ENISA EUVD since May 14, 2024 and is known to be used in ransomware campaigns. Public exploit code is available.
- EPSS estimates a 5.7% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
- Fixed versions are available, including Windows 10 1507 10.0.10240.20651, Windows 10 1607 10.0.14393.6981, Windows 10 1809 10.0.17763.5820.
- Brandefense priority: patch immediately, because it is listed as exploited in the wild.
CVSS v3.1
7.8
CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
EPSS (30-day exploit likelihood)
5.7%
Higher than 92.9% of all scored CVEs
Exploited in the wild
Yes
4 catalog listings, used by ransomware
Public exploit code
Available
Proof-of-concept or weaponized module
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Description
Windows DWM Core Library Elevation of Privilege Vulnerability
Known-Exploited Catalog Listings
| Catalog | Added | Remediation due | Ransomware use |
|---|---|---|---|
| CISA KEV | May 14, 2024 | Jun 4, 2024 | Known |
| Industry KEV feed | May 14, 2024 | Jun 4, 2024 | Known |
| CIRCL KEV | May 14, 2024 | Jun 4, 2024 | Known |
| ENISA EUVD | May 14, 2024 | n/a | Not reported |
Required action: Apply mitigations per vendor instructions or discontinue use of the product if mitigations are unavailable.
Affected Products
27 affected entries in total| Product | Affected versions | Fixed in |
|---|---|---|
| Windows 10 1507Microsoft | See advisory | 10.0.10240.20651 |
| Windows 10 1607Microsoft | See advisory | 10.0.14393.6981 |
| Windows 10 1809Microsoft | See advisory | 10.0.17763.5820 |
| Windows 10 21h2Microsoft | See advisory | 10.0.19044.4412 |
| Windows 10 22h2Microsoft | See advisory | 10.0.19045.4412 |
Patched Releases
Windows 10 1507
10.0.10240.20651
Windows 10 1607
10.0.14393.6981
Windows 10 1809
10.0.17763.5820
Windows 10 21h2
10.0.19044.4412
Windows 10 22h2
10.0.19045.4412
Windows 11 21h2
10.0.22000.2960
Windows 11 22h2
10.0.22621.3593
Windows 11 23h2
10.0.22631.3593
Windows Server 2016
10.0.14393.6981
Windows Server 2019
10.0.17763.5820
Windows Server 2022
10.0.20348.2458, 10.0.20348.2461
Windows 10 Version 1507
10.0.10240.20651
Windows 10 Version 1607
10.0.14393.6981
Windows 10 Version 1809
10.0.17763.5820
Windows 10 Version 21H2
10.0.19044.4412
Windows 10 Version 22H2
10.0.19045.4412
Windows 11 version 21H2
10.0.22000.2960
Windows 11 version 22H2
10.0.22621.3593
Windows 11 version 22H3
10.0.22631.3593
Windows 11 Version 23H2
10.0.22631.3593
Windows Server 2016 (Server Core installation)
10.0.14393.6981
Windows Server 2019 (Server Core installation)
10.0.17763.5820
Timeline
Added to CISA KEV
May 14, 2024
Added to Industry KEV feed
May 14, 2024
Added to CIRCL KEV
May 14, 2024
Added to ENISA EUVD
May 14, 2024
Publicly disclosed
May 15, 2024
Last updated
Oct 21, 2025
Weakness Type
- CWE-122 Heap-based Buffer Overflow
- CWE-787 Out-of-bounds Write
References
- advisoryhttps://msrc.microsoft.com/update-guide/vulnerability/CVE-2024-29994
- advisoryhttps://msrc.microsoft.com/update-guide/vulnerability/CVE-2024-30019
- advisoryhttps://msrc.microsoft.com/update-guide/vulnerability/CVE-2024-30035
- advisoryhttps://msrc.microsoft.com/update-guide/vulnerability/CVE-2024-30042
- advisoryhttps://msrc.microsoft.com/update-guide/vulnerability/CVE-2024-30043
FAQ
Common Questions.
Windows DWM Core Library Elevation of Privilege Vulnerability
Affected: Windows 10 1507 (Microsoft); Windows 10 1607 (Microsoft); Windows 10 1809 (Microsoft), among others. The full list is in the CVE brief.
It is exploited in the wild, listed in CISA KEV, Industry KEV feed, CIRCL KEV, ENISA EUVD since May 14, 2024 and is known to be used in ransomware campaigns.
Yes. It was added on May 14, 2024 with a federal remediation due date of Jun 4, 2024.
Public exploit code is available.
Fixed versions are available, including Windows 10 1507 10.0.10240.20651, Windows 10 1607 10.0.14393.6981, Windows 10 1809 10.0.17763.5820.
Brandefense priority: patch immediately, because it is listed as exploited in the wild.
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