[ CVE-2024-43461 · Published 10 Sep 2024 ]

Microsoft Windows MSHTML Platform Spoofing Vulnerability

Exploited · CISA KEV CVSS 8.8 EPSS 54%Fix available

[ Why it matters ]Priority signals

  • Exploited in the wild: on CISA's Known Exploited Vulnerabilities list since 2024-09-16
  • EPSS: 54% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days (higher than 99% of CVEs)

[ Description ]Official description

Windows MSHTML Platform Spoofing Vulnerability

CISA: Microsoft Windows MSHTML Platform contains a user interface (UI) misrepresentation of critical information vulnerability that allows an attacker to spoof a web page. This vulnerability was exploited in conjunction with CVE-2024-38112.

[ Fixes ]Fixes and patches

CISA required action (US federal deadline 7 Oct 2024): Apply mitigations per vendor instructions or discontinue use of the product if mitigations are unavailable.