CVE-2024-49039CISA KEV

Microsoft Windows Task Scheduler Privilege Escalation Vulnerability

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Microsoft Windows Task Scheduler contains a privilege escalation vulnerability that can allow an attacker-provided, local application to escalate privileges outside of its AppContainer, and access privileged RPC functions.

Product: Windows
Added to KEV: 12 Nov 2024
Federal remediation due: 3 Dec 2024
Known ransomware use: Yes

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23 Oct 2026 · 09:33:49 UTC Source coverage: cisa-kevIncomplete → Current
23 Oct 2026 · 08:31:50 UTC Source coverage: cisa-kevCurrent → Incomplete

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CVE-2024-49039 · CVE overview and exploitation status

cve-program · CVE-2024-49039

https://msrc.microsoft.com/update-guide/vulnerability/CVE-2024-49039

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Microsoft Windows Task Scheduler Privilege Escalation Vulnerability · CISA KEV deadline · 3 Dec 2024
Microsoft Windows Task Scheduler Privilege Escalation Vulnerability · Added to CISA KEV · 12 Nov 2024