ACTIVELY EXPLOITED

CVE-2024-30051: Microsoft DWM Core Library Privilege Escalation Vulnerability

Facts
VendorMicrosoft
ProductDWM Core Library
Actively exploitedYes
Added to CISA KEV14 May 2024
CISA federal deadline4 Jun 2024
Ransomware useKnown
Weakness (CWE)CWE-122

Required action (CISA's text)

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

Description (NVD)

Microsoft DWM Core Library contains a privilege escalation vulnerability that allows an attacker to gain SYSTEM privileges.

SOURCES

Other Microsoft flaws

Data from NVD, CISA KEV, FIRST EPSS and vendor advisories. Updated 10 Nov 2026.