Exploited vulnerability · CISA KEV

Is CVE-2024-30051 exploited? Yes: in CISA KEV since 14 May 2024

Gociux · Microsoft DWM Core Library · data: CISA KEV, CVE record, FIRST EPSS

Yes. CVE-2024-30051, Microsoft DWM Core Library Privilege Escalation Vulnerability, is being exploited in the wild. CISA added it to its Known Exploited Vulnerabilities catalog on 14 May 2024, the day it was published. It is known to be used in ransomware campaigns. It affects Microsoft DWM Core Library. If you run it, CISA's required action is: Apply mitigations per vendor instructions or discontinue use of the product if mitigations are unavailable.

What it is

Microsoft DWM Core Library contains a privilege escalation vulnerability that allows an attacker to gain SYSTEM privileges.

What to do

1. Check whether you run it. Look for DWM Core Library in your asset inventory, including appliances and cloud images. Stack check lists every exploited Microsoft CVE at once.
2. Apply the fix. Apply mitigations per vendor instructions or discontinue use of the product if mitigations are unavailable.
3. If you can't patch today, take the affected service off the internet or restrict who can reach it, and check its logs for signs of compromise since 14 May 2024.
4. Get told next time. Email alerts when CISA adds a CVE for Microsoft.

References

• msrc.microsoft.com/update-guide/vulnerability/CVE-2024-30051
• nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2024-30051

Sources: CISA KEV (exploitation, ransomware use, required action, due date), the CVE record (publication date, CVSS, CNA), NVD and FIRST EPSS (live score). More: all KEV additions in May 2024 · Microsoft scorecard · act-now radar.