CVE-2024-38084: Microsoft OfficePlus Elevation of Privilege Vulnerability

Q: How do I fix CVE-2024-38084?

officeplus: upgrade to 3.2.0.27546. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Q: Is CVE-2024-38084 being exploited?

CVE-2024-38084 is not on the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities list at the time of the last update. Check again, as this can change.

Q: What does CVE-2024-38084 affect?

CVE-2024-38084 affects officeplus. Severity is high (CVSS 7.8). Microsoft OfficePlus Elevation of Privilege Vulnerability

Q: How urgent is CVE-2024-38084?

Priority 45/100. High severity; On your watchlist

This month

HIGH 7.8WATCHLISTUPGRADE

CVE-2024-38084 is a high-severity flaw (CVSS 7.8) affecting officeplus. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

Microsoft OfficePlus Elevation of Privilege Vulnerability

Why this priority

High severity
On your watchlist

A fixed release or distro patch exists.

Risk facts

CVSS score	7.8 (High)
Attack vector	Local
Attack complexity	Low
Privileges needed	Low
User interaction	None
EPSS exploit chance	0.7% (top 49%)
CISA exploited list	No
Weakness	CWE-59
Published	2024-08-13
Last modified	2026-06-17

Publisher (CNA): Microsoft Corporation · Vendor: microsoft

Last updated 2026-06-17 · Sources: CVE Program, NVD, CISA KEV, EPSS and vendor advisories · How we score

Am I affected?

Timeline

2024-08-13 18:15 UTCPublished CVE record published
2026-06-17 07:39 UTCUpdated Record last modified

microsoft officeplus UPGRADE

Affected: < 3.2.0.27546

Fixed in: 3.2.0.27546

Safe to downgrade to: no unaffected older release

1. Check installed version

apt-cache policy officeplus || rpm -q officeplus || officeplus --version

2. UPGRADE to 3.2.0.27546 (Debian / Ubuntu)

sudo apt update && sudo apt install --only-upgrade officeplus

2. UPGRADE (RHEL / Amazon Linux / Fedora)

sudo dnf upgrade officeplus

Note

Distros often backport fixes without changing the version number. Confirm with the distro advisory or changelog.

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Scores and fixes here are computed automatically from those and other public sources. Confirm with the vendor advisory before changing production systems.

Quick answers

How do I fix CVE-2024-38084?

officeplus: upgrade to 3.2.0.27546. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Is CVE-2024-38084 being exploited?

CVE-2024-38084 is not on the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities list at the time of the last update. Check again, as this can change.

What does CVE-2024-38084 affect?

CVE-2024-38084 affects officeplus. Severity is high (CVSS 7.8). Microsoft OfficePlus Elevation of Privilege Vulnerability

How urgent is CVE-2024-38084?

Priority 45/100. High severity; On your watchlist

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References

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