cve-2024-38213

CVE-2024-38213 is a Windows Mark of the Web security feature bypass vulnerability that has been actively exploited in zero-day attacks. The Mark of the Web (MOTW) is a security mechanism that flags files downloaded from the internet, prompting additional security checks. This vulnerability allows attackers to bypass MOTW protections, potentially enabling malicious files to execute without warning. Microsoft addressed CVE-2024-38213 in its September 2024 Patch Tuesday updates, and CISA has urged users to apply these updates by September 3, 2024, to mitigate the risk. Windows users and administrators should prioritize patching to protect against exploits targeting this vulnerability.