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CVE-2023-36761

Microsoft Word Information Disclosure

6.5 MEDIUMActively exploited (CISA KEV)EPSS 19.6%
  1. Published12 Sept 2023
  2. Added to CISA KEV12 Sept 2023
  3. Remediation due3 Oct 2023
Actively exploited (CISA KEV)

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

Added to KEV: 12 Sept 2023Federal remediation due: 3 Oct 2023

Description

Microsoft Word 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 365 Appsall versions
Microsoft Office2019
Microsoft Office Long Term Servicing Channel2021
Microsoft Word2013 · 2016

Remediation

No fixed version is recorded in the NVD data. Check the vendor advisory for the latest guidance.

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Frequently asked

Is CVE-2023-36761 being actively exploited?

Yes. CVE-2023-36761 is listed in the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities (KEV) catalog, added 12 Sept 2023.

How severe is CVE-2023-36761?

CVE-2023-36761 has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 6.5, rated medium. EPSS estimates a 19.6% probability of exploitation.

Which products are affected by CVE-2023-36761?

Affected products include Microsoft 365 Apps, Microsoft Office, Microsoft Office Long Term Servicing Channel, Microsoft Word.

How do I fix CVE-2023-36761?

Apply the vendor's patch or advisory guidance, then verify no affected versions remain across your devices.

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