CVE-2024-38030
Published: 09 July 2024
Summary
CVE-2024-38030 is a medium-severity Exposure of Sensitive Information to an Unauthorized Actor (CWE-200) vulnerability in Microsoft Windows Server 2012. Its CVSS base score is 6.5 (Medium).
Operationally, ranked in the top 1.4% of CVEs by exploit likelihood; it is not currently listed in the CISA KEV catalog.
Deeper analysis
CVE-2024-38030 is a Windows Themes Spoofing Vulnerability that affects Microsoft Windows components responsible for handling visual themes. It is assigned a CVSS 3.1 score of 6.5 with a vector of AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:N/A:N and is associated with CWE-200 exposure of sensitive information.
An unauthenticated attacker can exploit the flaw over the network by supplying a malicious theme file or link that a user must interact with, resulting in spoofing that discloses confidential data while leaving integrity and availability unaffected.
Microsoft advisory information at msrc.microsoft.com details the affected builds and available security updates, while independent sources publish accompanying PowerShell-based detection and mitigation scripts that organizations can apply to identify and remediate unpatched systems.
The CVE’s EPSS score has reached a peak of 0.7029 and remains elevated at 0.6747, reflecting sustained exploitation interest following disclosure.
EU & UK References
- 🇪🇺 ENISA EUVD: EUVD-2024-37734
Vulnerability details
Windows Themes Spoofing Vulnerability
- CWE(s)
Related Threats
No named actor attribution yet. ATT&CK technique mapping in progress for this CVE.
Affected Assets
Mitigating Controls
Likely Mitigating Controls AI
Per-CVE control mapping for this CVE has not run yet; the list below is derived from the weakness types (CWEs) cited in the NVD entry.
Automated marking applies security attributes to system outputs, making it harder for attackers to exploit unmarked sensitive information leading to unauthorized exposure.
Proper attribute retention and permitted-value enforcement limits unauthorized actors from accessing sensitive information lacking correct labels.
Prevents unauthorized exposure of sensitive information by prohibiting untrusted external systems from processing or storing it.
By enforcing authorization matching prior to sharing, the control reduces the risk of exposing sensitive information to unauthorized actors.
Review and removal of nonpublic information from publicly accessible systems directly prevents exposure of sensitive data to unauthorized actors.
Data mining protection mechanisms detect and block unauthorized bulk extraction of sensitive data, directly mitigating exposure to unauthorized actors.
Literacy training teaches users to recognize and avoid actions that result in unauthorized exposure of sensitive information.
Retaining and monitoring training records confirms personnel have completed privacy and security awareness training on handling sensitive data, reducing the chance of unauthorized exposure due to lack of knowledge.