CVE-2024-38226
CISA KEVPublished September 10, 2024 · Updated April 3, 2026
high
Official Description+
Microsoft Publisher contains a protection mechanism failure vulnerability that allows attacker to bypass Office macro policies used to block untrusted or malicious files.
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product |
|---|---|
| Microsoft | Publisher |
Patch Status
Patch by 2024-10-01
Recommended Actions
- Check if your systems use any of the affected products listed above.
- Apply vendor patches immediately if available.
- This vulnerability is in CISA's Known Exploited Vulnerabilities catalog — prioritize remediation.
- Monitor vendor advisories for updates and additional mitigations.
- Review logs for indicators of compromise related to CVE-2024-38226.