Security readout for executives and security teams
Plain-English summary
A nearby attacker could target the Windows Wi-Fi driver without credentials or user interaction and potentially run code on an affected system. Successful exploitation could compromise data, alter the device, or disrupt operations. The risk is significant for laptops and other Wi-Fi-enabled Windows devices operating near untrusted people or networks.
Executive priority
Treat this as a high-priority patching issue, with accelerated handling for mobile and Wi-Fi-enabled assets. It is not evidence of an organization-wide emergency or confirmed active campaign, but the potential for nearby, unauthenticated compromise warrants timely action and clear tracking of patch exceptions.
Technical view
CVE-2024-30078 is an improper input-validation vulnerability (CWE-20) in the Windows Wi-Fi driver. Its CVSS 3.1 score is 8.8 with adjacent-network access, low complexity, no privileges, and no user interaction. Successful exploitation can affect confidentiality, integrity, and availability. Microsoft identifies security updates as the remediation.
Likely exposure
The supplied affected list spans multiple Windows 10, Windows 11, and Windows Server releases. Exposure is most relevant where affected systems have active Wi-Fi capability and an attacker can obtain adjacent-network proximity. Internet reachability alone is not identified as sufficient. Confirm exact applicability and supported update requirements through Microsoft’s advisory.
Exploitation context
The supplied record does not establish active exploitation, and the CVE is not identified as CISA KEV in this bundle. Exploit maturity is listed as unproven. Nevertheless, the no-credentials, no-interaction conditions and potential complete system impact justify prompt remediation, especially for mobile devices frequently used in public or shared environments.
Researcher notes
The vector is CVSS:3.1/AV:A/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H, indicating adjacent access and high impact without scope change. The bundle confirms CWE-20 but provides no detailed vulnerable code path or verified public exploitation evidence. Researchers should rely on Microsoft’s advisory for affected builds and update mapping.
Mitigation direction
- Apply the Microsoft security update specified for each affected Windows release.
- Prioritize Wi-Fi-enabled laptops and devices used on public or shared networks.
- Check Microsoft guidance for systems requiring extended or release-specific servicing.
- Use temporary Wi-Fi restrictions only when patching cannot be completed promptly.
Validation and detection
- Inventory Windows edition, version, build, and Wi-Fi capability across managed devices.
- Compare identified systems with Microsoft’s affected-product and security-update tables.
- Verify the applicable security update is installed and deployment reports show success.
- Re-scan patched systems using an approved vulnerability-management platform.
- Investigate update failures and unsupported affected systems for compensating controls.
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Open ATT&CK lookup- Severity
- High
- CVSS
- 8.8 (3.1)
- Known Exploited
- No
- Published
Vector: CVSS:3.1/AV:A/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H/E:U/RL:O/RC:C
CNA and ADP enrichment extracted from CVE v5
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SSVC decision data
CVSS vector scores
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CVSS:3.1/AV:A/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H/E:U/RL:O/RC:C2.85.9microsoftVulnerability scoring details
Base CVSS 3.1 score
8.8HighVector: CVSS:3.1/AV:A/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H/E:U/RL:O/RC:C
Vulnerability timeline
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- CVE reservedCVE Program
The CVE ID was reserved by the assigning CNA.
- CVE publishedCVE Program
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- CVE updatedCVE Program
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ADP provider summaries
Source materials
- CVE List V5 sourceCVE List V5
- Windows Wi-Fi Driver Remote Code Execution VulnerabilityCVE reference, microsoft · vendor-advisory, patch
- https://www.vicarius.io/vsociety/posts/cve-2024-30078-mitigation-script-windows-wi-fi-driver-remote-code-execution-vulnerabilityCVE reference, CVE
- https://www.vicarius.io/vsociety/posts/cve-2024-30078-detection-script-windows-wi-fi-driver-remote-code-execution-vulnerabilityCVE reference, CVE
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CWE details
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Improper Input Validation
Improper Input Validation represents a recurring weakness pattern that can create exploitable paths when design, validation, or implementation controls are missing.