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CVE-2023-36563

Microsoft WordPad Information Disclosure

6.5 MEDIUMActively exploited (CISA KEV)EPSS 20.7%
  1. Published10 Oct 2023
  2. Added to CISA KEV10 Oct 2023
  3. Remediation due31 Oct 2023
Actively exploited (CISA KEV)

Microsoft WordPad contains an unspecified vulnerability that allows for information disclosure.

Added to KEV: 10 Oct 2023Federal remediation due: 31 Oct 2023

Description

Microsoft WordPad Information Disclosure Vulnerability

CVSS 3.1 breakdown

Attack vectorNetwork
Attack complexityLow
Privileges requiredNone
User interactionRequired
ScopeUnchanged
ConfidentialityHigh
IntegrityNone
AvailabilityNone
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:N/A:N

Affected products

Microsoft Windows 10 1507< 10.0.10240.20232
Microsoft Windows 10 1607< 10.0.14393.6351
Microsoft Windows 10 1809< 10.0.17763.4974
Microsoft Windows 10 21h2< 10.0.19041.3570
Microsoft Windows 10 22h2< 10.0.19045.3570
Microsoft Windows 11 21h2< 10.0.22000.2538
Microsoft Windows 11 22h2< 10.0.22621.2428
Microsoft Windows Server 2008r2
Microsoft Windows Server 2012r2
Microsoft Windows Server 2016< 10.0.14393.6351
Microsoft Windows Server 2019< 10.0.17763.4974
Microsoft Windows Server 2022< 10.0.20348.2031

Remediation

Fixed in
Microsoft Windows 10 1507≥ 10.0.10240.20232
Microsoft Windows 10 1607≥ 10.0.14393.6351
Microsoft Windows 10 1809≥ 10.0.17763.4974
Microsoft Windows 10 21h2≥ 10.0.19041.3570
Microsoft Windows 10 22h2≥ 10.0.19045.3570
Microsoft Windows 11 21h2≥ 10.0.22000.2538
Microsoft Windows 11 22h2≥ 10.0.22621.2428
Microsoft Windows Server 2016≥ 10.0.14393.6351
Microsoft Windows Server 2019≥ 10.0.17763.4974
Microsoft Windows Server 2022≥ 10.0.20348.2031

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Frequently asked

Is CVE-2023-36563 being actively exploited?

Yes. CVE-2023-36563 is listed in the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities (KEV) catalog, added 10 Oct 2023.

How severe is CVE-2023-36563?

CVE-2023-36563 has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 6.5, rated medium. EPSS estimates a 20.7% probability of exploitation.

Which products are affected by CVE-2023-36563?

Affected products include Microsoft Windows 10 1507, Microsoft Windows 10 1607, Microsoft Windows 10 1809, Microsoft Windows 10 21h2, Microsoft Windows 10 22h2, and 7 more.

How do I fix CVE-2023-36563?

Upgrade affected software to a fixed version, for example Microsoft Windows 10 1507 10.0.10240.20232, Microsoft Windows 10 1607 10.0.14393.6351, Microsoft Windows 10 1809 10.0.17763.4974 or later, then confirm no affected versions remain in your inventory.

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Data from the NVD, CISA KEV catalog and FIRST EPSS. CVSS 3.1 base score shown where available.