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CVE-2024-29988

CISA KEV

Published April 30, 2024 · Updated April 3, 2026

high
Official Description+

Microsoft SmartScreen Prompt contains a security feature bypass vulnerability that allows an attacker to bypass the Mark of the Web (MotW) feature. This vulnerability can be chained with CVE-2023-38831 and CVE-2024-21412 to execute a malicious file.

Affected Products

VendorProduct
MicrosoftSmartScreen Prompt

Patch Status

Patch by 2024-05-21

Recommended Actions

  1. Check if your systems use any of the affected products listed above.
  2. Apply vendor patches immediately if available.
  3. This vulnerability is in CISA's Known Exploited Vulnerabilities catalog — prioritize remediation.
  4. Monitor vendor advisories for updates and additional mitigations.
  5. Review logs for indicators of compromise related to CVE-2024-29988.