How severe is CVE-2023-21721?

CVE-2023-21721 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 6.5, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires low privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is none, integrity high, and availability none.

Is CVE-2023-21721 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (56th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2023-21721?

CVE-2023-21721 affects Microsoft Onenote. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2023-21721?

Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.

When was CVE-2023-21721 published?

CVE-2023-21721 was published on 2023-02-14 and last updated on 2026-08-19.

CVE-2023-21721

CVE-2023-21721 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Microsoft Onenote with a CVSS 3.x base score of 6.5. It is not currently listed as actively exploited by CISA, and its EPSS exploit-prediction score is low. The underlying weakness is classified as CWE-287.

Key facts

Severity: Medium (CVSS 3.x base score 6.5)
EPSS exploit prediction: 1% (56th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-287
Affected product: Microsoft Onenote
Published: 2023-02-14
Last modified: 2026-08-19

Description

Microsoft OneNote Elevation of Privilege Vulnerability

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2023-21721?: Microsoft OneNote Elevation of Privilege Vulnerability
How severe is CVE-2023-21721?: CVE-2023-21721 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 6.5, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires low privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is none, integrity high, and availability none.
Is CVE-2023-21721 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (56th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2023-21721?: CVE-2023-21721 affects Microsoft Onenote. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2023-21721?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2023-21721 published?: CVE-2023-21721 was published on 2023-02-14 and last updated on 2026-08-19.

References

https://msrc.microsoft.com/update-guide/vulnerability/CVE-2023-21721

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:a:microsoft:onenote:*:*:*:*:*:android:*:*

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