CVE-2024-21412 HIGH

CVE-2024-21412: Internet Shortcut Files Security Feature Bypass Vulnerability

Vendor Microsoft
Product Windows 11 version 21H2
Weakness CWE-693
KEV Status Known Exploited
Ransomware Used in campaigns
Published February 13, 2024
Last update October 21, 2025
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CVSS base score

8.1/10
Attack vector Network
Attack complexity Low
Privileges required None
User interaction Required
Confidentiality High
Integrity High

CVSS vector

CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:N/E:F/RL:O/RC:C

What the vulnerability does

01Description

Internet Shortcut Files Security Feature Bypass Vulnerability

CISA mandated remediation

02CISA Required Action

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

Key dates

03Disclosure timeline

February 13, 2024 CVE published
October 21, 2025 Record updated