CVE-2024-21412

Microsoft Windows 10 Version 1809, Microsoft Windows 10 Version 21H2, Microsoft Windows 10 Version 22H2

Published 13 Feb 2024 · updated 10 Aug 2026 · Analyzed

8.1 High · CVSS 3.1, microsoft.com

Exploited in the wild

CISA added this to its Known Exploited Vulnerabilities catalog on 13 Feb 2024, with a remediation deadline of 5 Mar 2024 for US federal agencies. It has been used in ransomware campaigns.

Required action: Apply mitigations per vendor instructions or discontinue use of the product if mitigations are unavailable.

Description

Internet Shortcut Files Security Feature Bypass Vulnerability

References

msrc.microsoft.com/update-guide/vulnerability/CVE-2024-21412 · Patch, Vendor Advisory
www.cisa.gov/known-exploited-vulnerabilities-catalog?field_cve=CVE-2024-21412 · US Government Resource