What is the CVSS score of CVE-2024-21325?

CVE-2024-21325 has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 7.8 (High). CVSS vector: CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H. EPSS exploitation probability: 0.6%.

Which versions of Printer Metadata Troubleshooter Tool are affected by CVE-2024-21325?

CVE-2024-21325 presents notable security risk rated CVSS 7.8. Exploitation could compromise the security of affected deployments.. A patch is available.

How to fix or mitigate CVE-2024-21325?

Within 30 days: Identify all affected systems and apply vendor patches as part of regular patch cycle. Vendor patch is available.

Printer Metadata Troubleshooter Tool CVE-2024-21325

HIGH

Untrusted Search Path (CWE-426)

2024-01-09 secure@microsoft.com

Microsoft RCE Printer Metadata Troubleshooter Tool

7.8

CVSS 3.1 · NVD

Severity by source

NVD PRIMARY

7.8 HIGH

AV:L/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H

Primary rating from NVD · only source for this CVE.

CVSS VectorNVD

CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H

Attack Vector

Local

Attack Complexity

Low

Privileges Required

None

User Interaction

Required

Scope

Unchanged

Confidentiality

High

Integrity

High

Availability

High

Lifecycle Timeline

Analysis Generated

Mar 28, 2026 - 19:34 vuln.today

Patch released

Mar 28, 2026 - 19:34 nvd

Patch available

CVE Published

Jan 09, 2024 - 18:15 nvd

HIGH 7.8

DescriptionCVE.org

Microsoft Printer Metadata Troubleshooter Tool Remote Code Execution Vulnerability

AnalysisAI

Microsoft Printer Metadata Troubleshooter Tool Remote Code Execution Vulnerability. Rated high severity (CVSS 7.8), this vulnerability is no authentication required, low attack complexity.

Technical ContextAI

This vulnerability is classified under CWE-426. Microsoft Printer Metadata Troubleshooter Tool Remote Code Execution Vulnerability Affected products include: Microsoft Printer Metadata Troubleshooter Tool.

RemediationAI

A vendor patch is available. Apply the latest security update as soon as possible. Apply vendor patches when available. Implement network segmentation and monitoring as interim mitigations.