Microsoft Windows up to Server 2022 23H2 MSHTML Platform clickjacking

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7.5$5k-$25k1.14

Summaryinfo

A vulnerability classified as critical was found in Microsoft Windows. The affected element is an unknown function of the component MSHTML Platform. The manipulation results in clickjacking. This vulnerability is cataloged as CVE-2024-43461. The attack may be launched remotely. There is no exploit available. A patch should be applied to remediate this issue.

Detailsinfo

A vulnerability classified as critical has been found in Microsoft Windows. Affected is an unknown function of the component MSHTML Platform. The manipulation with an unknown input leads to a clickjacking vulnerability. CWE is classifying the issue as CWE-451. The user interface (UI) does not properly represent critical information to the user, allowing the information - or its source - to be obscured or spoofed. This is often a component in phishing attacks. This is going to have an impact on confidentiality, integrity, and availability.

The weakness was shared 09/10/2024 as confirmed security update guide (Website). The advisory is available at msrc.microsoft.com. This vulnerability is traded as CVE-2024-43461. The exploitability is told to be easy. It is possible to launch the attack remotely. The exploitation doesn't require any form of authentication. Successful exploitation requires user interaction by the victim. The technical details are unknown and an exploit is not available. The structure of the vulnerability defines a possible price range of USD $5k-$25k at the moment (estimation calculated on 12/30/2025). This vulnerability is assigned to T1566.003 by the MITRE ATT&CK project.

It is declared as attacked. This issue was added on 09/16/2024 to the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities Catalog with a due date of 10/07/2024:

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

Applying a patch is able to eliminate this problem. A possible mitigation has been published immediately after the disclosure of the vulnerability.

The vulnerability is also documented in the databases at Zero-Day.cz (913) and EUVD (EUVD-2024-40730). If you want to get best quality of vulnerability data, you may have to visit VulDB.

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VulDB Meta Temp Score: 7.5

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Class: Clickjacking
CWE: CWE-451
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Status: Attacked

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Sourcesinfo

Vendor: microsoft.com
Product: microsoft.com

Advisory: msrc.microsoft.com
Status: Confirmed

CVE: CVE-2024-43461 (🔍)
GCVE (CVE): GCVE-0-2024-43461
GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-277074
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scip Labs: https://www.scip.ch/en/?labs.20161215

Entryinfo

Created: 09/10/2024 19:39
Updated: 12/30/2025 22:35
Changes: 09/10/2024 19:39 (32), 09/10/2024 19:42 (37), 09/11/2024 08:45 (10), 09/18/2024 01:37 (11), 09/30/2024 17:13 (9), 03/10/2025 19:52 (3), 10/21/2025 22:27 (1), 12/30/2025 22:35 (1)
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Cache ID: 216::103

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