How severe is CVE-2023-24934?

CVE-2023-24934 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 6.2, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over local access with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity none, and availability none.

Is CVE-2023-24934 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (42nd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2023-24934?

CVE-2023-24934 affects Microsoft Malware Protection Platform. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2023-24934?

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

When was CVE-2023-24934 published?

CVE-2023-24934 was published on 2023-04-14 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2023-24934

CVE-2023-24934 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Microsoft Malware Protection Platform with a CVSS 3.x base score of 6.2. 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-306.

Key facts

Severity: Medium (CVSS 3.x base score 6.2)
EPSS exploit prediction: 1% (42nd percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-306
Affected product: Microsoft Malware Protection Platform
Published: 2023-04-14
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

Microsoft Defender Security Feature Bypass Vulnerability

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2023-24934?: Microsoft Defender Security Feature Bypass Vulnerability
How severe is CVE-2023-24934?: CVE-2023-24934 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 6.2, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over local access with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity none, and availability none.
Is CVE-2023-24934 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (42nd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2023-24934?: CVE-2023-24934 affects Microsoft Malware Protection Platform. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2023-24934?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2023-24934 published?: CVE-2023-24934 was published on 2023-04-14 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

https://msrc.microsoft.com/update-guide/vulnerability/CVE-2023-24934

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:a:microsoft:malware_protection_platform:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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