CVE-2023-29360
CVE-2023-29360 is a high-severity vulnerability in Microsoft Windows 10 1607 with a CVSS 3.x base score of 8.4. It is listed in CISA's Known Exploited Vulnerabilities (KEV) catalog, confirming it has been exploited in the wild (added 2024-02-29). The underlying weakness is classified as CWE-822.
Key facts
- Severity: High (CVSS 3.x base score 8.4)
- EPSS exploit prediction: 22% (97th percentile)
- Actively exploited: Yes — listed in CISA KEV (added 2024-02-29)
- EU (EUVD) id: EUVD-2023-32933
- EU exploitation: Flagged exploited in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (since 2024-02-29)
- Weakness: CWE-822
- Affected product: Microsoft Windows 10 1607
- Published:
- Last modified:
Description
Microsoft Streaming Service Elevation of Privilege Vulnerability
Frequently asked questions
- What is CVE-2023-29360?
- Microsoft Streaming Service Elevation of Privilege Vulnerability
- How severe is CVE-2023-29360?
- CVE-2023-29360 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 8.4, rated high severity. It is exploitable over local access with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.
- Is CVE-2023-29360 being actively exploited?
- Yes. CVE-2023-29360 is on CISA's Known Exploited Vulnerabilities (KEV) catalog, added on 2024-02-29, which means active exploitation has been confirmed. It should be prioritised for remediation.
- What products are affected by CVE-2023-29360?
- CVE-2023-29360 primarily affects Microsoft Windows 10 1607. In total, 10 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
- How do I fix CVE-2023-29360?
- Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Because this CVE is known to be actively exploited, treat remediation as urgent — CISA KEV typically sets a short remediation deadline.
- Does CVE-2023-29360 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?
- Yes. CVE-2023-29360 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2023-32933. It is also flagged as exploited in the EUVD (since 2024-02-29).
- When was CVE-2023-29360 published?
- CVE-2023-29360 was published on 2023-06-14 and last updated on 2026-06-17.
References
- https://msrc.microsoft.com/update-guide/vulnerability/CVE-2023-29360
- https://www.cisa.gov/known-exploited-vulnerabilities-catalog?field_cve=CVE-2023-29360
Affected products (10)
- cpe:2.3:o:microsoft:windows_10_1607:*:*:*:*:*:*:x64:*
- cpe:2.3:o:microsoft:windows_10_1607:*:*:*:*:*:*:x86:*
- cpe:2.3:o:microsoft:windows_10_1809:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:o:microsoft:windows_10_21h2:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:o:microsoft:windows_10_22h2:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:o:microsoft:windows_11_21h2:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:o:microsoft:windows_11_22h2:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- 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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