Actively exploited
Listed in CISA’s Known Exploited Vulnerabilities catalog since February 13, 2024.
CVE-2024-21412
Microsoft Windows Internet Shortcut Files Security Feature Bypass Vulnerability
Added to KEV February 13, 2024
Alert details
- Source feed
- CISA KEV
- CVE ID
- CVE-2024-21412
- CWE
- CWE-693
- Affected products
- Windows · Microsoft Windows · Microsoft
What happened
Microsoft Windows Internet Shortcut Files contains an unspecified vulnerability that allows for a security feature bypass.
What it means for your business
Microsoft Windows is listed in CISA's Known Exploited Vulnerabilities catalog (CVE-2024-21412). Microsoft Windows Internet Shortcut Files contains an unspecified vulnerability that allows for a security feature bypass. CISA remediation due date: 2024-03-05. If you need help checking exposure, call (864) 335-9223.
Required action
Apply mitigations per vendor instructions or discontinue use of the product if mitigations are unavailable.
CISA due date: March 5, 2024
Sources
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