How severe is CVE-2023-24941?

CVE-2023-24941 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 9.8, rated critical severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.

Is CVE-2023-24941 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 95% (100th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2023-24941?

CVE-2023-24941 primarily affects Microsoft Windows Server 2012. In total, 5 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.

How do I fix CVE-2023-24941?

Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Given its critical severity, prioritise patching exposed systems.

When was CVE-2023-24941 published?

CVE-2023-24941 was published on 2023-05-09 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2023-24941

CVE-2023-24941 is a critical-severity vulnerability in Microsoft Windows Server 2012 with a CVSS 3.x base score of 9.8. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score of 95% places it in the 100th percentile, indicating an elevated likelihood of exploitation. The underlying weakness is classified as CWE-908.

Key facts

Severity: Critical (CVSS 3.x base score 9.8)
EPSS exploit prediction: 95% (100th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-908
Affected product: Microsoft Windows Server 2012
Published: 2023-05-09
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

Windows Network File System Remote Code Execution Vulnerability

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2023-24941?: Windows Network File System Remote Code Execution Vulnerability
How severe is CVE-2023-24941?: CVE-2023-24941 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 9.8, rated critical severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.
Is CVE-2023-24941 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 95% (100th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2023-24941?: CVE-2023-24941 primarily affects Microsoft Windows Server 2012. In total, 5 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2023-24941?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Given its critical severity, prioritise patching exposed systems.
When was CVE-2023-24941 published?: CVE-2023-24941 was published on 2023-05-09 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

https://msrc.microsoft.com/update-guide/vulnerability/CVE-2023-24941

Affected products (5)

cpe:2.3:o:microsoft:windows_server_2012:-:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:microsoft:windows_server_2012:r2:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:microsoft:windows_server_2016:-:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:microsoft:windows_server_2019:-:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:microsoft:windows_server_2022:-:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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