CVE-2024-38080
HighExploitedPublic exploitWindows Hyper-V Elevation of Privilege Vulnerability
Published Jul 10, 2024 · Updated Feb 10, 2026
Key Facts
Patch immediately- CVE-2024-38080 is a high-severity vulnerability (CVSS 7.8 v3.1) affecting Windows 11 21h2 (Microsoft), Windows 11 22h2 (Microsoft), Windows 11 23h2 (Microsoft) and 7 more products.
- It is exploited in the wild, listed in CISA KEV, Industry KEV feed, CIRCL KEV, ENISA EUVD since Jul 9, 2024. Public exploit code is available.
- EPSS estimates a 7.1% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
- Fixed versions are available, including Windows 11 21h2 10.0.22000.3079, Windows 11 22h2 10.0.22621.3880, Windows 11 23h2 10.0.22631.3880.
- 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)
7.1%
Higher than 94.1% of all scored CVEs
Exploited in the wild
Yes
4 catalog listings
Public exploit code
Available
Proof-of-concept or weaponized module
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Description
Windows Hyper-V Elevation of Privilege Vulnerability
Known-Exploited Catalog Listings
| Catalog | Added | Remediation due | Ransomware use |
|---|---|---|---|
| CISA KEV | Jul 9, 2024 | Jul 30, 2024 | Not reported |
| Industry KEV feed | Jul 9, 2024 | Jul 30, 2024 | Not reported |
| CIRCL KEV | Jul 9, 2024 | Jul 30, 2024 | Not reported |
| ENISA EUVD | Jul 9, 2024 | n/a | Not reported |
Required action: Apply mitigations per vendor instructions or discontinue use of the product if mitigations are unavailable.
Affected Products
11 affected entries in total| Product | Affected versions | Fixed in |
|---|---|---|
| Windows 11 21h2Microsoft | See advisory | 10.0.22000.3079 |
| Windows 11 22h2Microsoft | See advisory | 10.0.22621.3880 |
| Windows 11 23h2Microsoft | See advisory | 10.0.22631.3880 |
| Windows Server 2022Microsoft | >= 10.0.20348.0 | 10.0.20348.2582 |
| Windows Server 2022 23h2Microsoft | See advisory | 10.0.25398.1009 |
Patched Releases
Windows 11 21h2
10.0.22000.3079
Windows 11 22h2
10.0.22621.3880
Windows 11 23h2
10.0.22631.3880
Windows Server 2022
10.0.20348.2582
Windows Server 2022 23h2
10.0.25398.1009
Windows 11 version 21H2
10.0.22000.3079
Windows 11 version 22H2
10.0.22621.3880
Windows 11 version 22H3
10.0.22631.3880
Windows 11 Version 23H2
10.0.22631.3880
Windows Server 2022, 23H2 Edition (Server Core installation)
10.0.25398.1009
Timeline
Added to CISA KEV
Jul 9, 2024
Added to Industry KEV feed
Jul 9, 2024
Added to CIRCL KEV
Jul 9, 2024
Added to ENISA EUVD
Jul 9, 2024
Publicly disclosed
Jul 10, 2024
Last updated
Feb 10, 2026
Weakness Type
- CWE-190 Integer Overflow or Wraparound
References
- advisoryhttps://msrc.microsoft.com/update-guide/vulnerability/CVE-2024-30013
- advisoryhttps://msrc.microsoft.com/update-guide/vulnerability/CVE-2024-30071
- advisoryhttps://msrc.microsoft.com/update-guide/vulnerability/CVE-2024-30079
- advisoryhttps://msrc.microsoft.com/update-guide/vulnerability/CVE-2024-30081
- advisoryhttps://msrc.microsoft.com/update-guide/vulnerability/CVE-2024-30098
FAQ
Common Questions.
Windows Hyper-V Elevation of Privilege Vulnerability
Affected: Windows 11 21h2 (Microsoft); Windows 11 22h2 (Microsoft); Windows 11 23h2 (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 Jul 9, 2024.
Yes. It was added on Jul 9, 2024 with a federal remediation due date of Jul 30, 2024.
Public exploit code is available.
Fixed versions are available, including Windows 11 21h2 10.0.22000.3079, Windows 11 22h2 10.0.22621.3880, Windows 11 23h2 10.0.22631.3880.
Brandefense priority: patch immediately, because it is listed as exploited in the wild.
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