CVE-2024-49071 MEDIUM

CVE-2024-49071: Windows Defender Information Disclosure Vulnerability

Vendor Microsoft
Product Microsoft Defender for Endpoint for Windows
Weakness CWE-612
Published December 12, 2024
Last update June 9, 2026
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CVSS base score

6.5/10
Attack vector Network
Attack complexity Low
Privileges required Low
User interaction None
Confidentiality High
Integrity None

CVSS vector

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

What the vulnerability does

01Description

Improper authorization of an index that contains sensitive information from a Global Files search in Windows Defender allows an authorized attacker to disclose information over a network.

Key dates

02Disclosure timeline

December 12, 2024 CVE published
June 9, 2026 Record updated