CVE-2023-32018
CVE-2023-32018 is a high-severity vulnerability in Microsoft Windows 11 22h2 with a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.8. 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-416.
Key facts
- Severity: High (CVSS 3.x base score 7.8)
- EPSS exploit prediction: 1% (49th percentile)
- Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
- Weakness: CWE-416
- Affected product: Microsoft Windows 11 22h2
- Published:
- Last modified:
Description
Windows Hello Remote Code Execution Vulnerability
Frequently asked questions
- What is CVE-2023-32018?
- Windows Hello Remote Code Execution Vulnerability
- How severe is CVE-2023-32018?
- CVE-2023-32018 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.8, rated high severity. It is exploitable over local access with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.
- Is CVE-2023-32018 being actively exploited?
- It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (49th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
- What products are affected by CVE-2023-32018?
- CVE-2023-32018 primarily affects Microsoft Windows 11 22h2. In total, 2 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
- How do I fix CVE-2023-32018?
- Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Given its high severity, prioritise patching exposed systems.
- When was CVE-2023-32018 published?
- CVE-2023-32018 was published on 2023-06-14 and last updated on 2026-06-17.
References
Affected products (2)
- cpe:2.3:o:microsoft:windows_11_22h2:*:*:*:*:*:*:arm64:*
- cpe:2.3:o:microsoft:windows_11_22h2:*:*:*:*:*:*:x64:*
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