CVE-2023-32049
CVE-2023-32049 is a high-severity vulnerability in Microsoft Windows 10 1607 with a CVSS 3.x base score of 8.8. It is listed in CISA's Known Exploited Vulnerabilities (KEV) catalog, confirming it has been exploited in the wild (added 2023-07-11).
Key facts
- Severity: High (CVSS 3.x base score 8.8)
- EPSS exploit prediction: 4% (90th percentile)
- Actively exploited: Yes — listed in CISA KEV (added 2023-07-11)
- EU (EUVD) id: EUVD-2023-36336
- EU exploitation: Flagged exploited in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (since 2023-07-11)
- Affected product: Microsoft Windows 10 1607
- Published:
- Last modified:
Description
Windows SmartScreen Security Feature Bypass Vulnerability
Frequently asked questions
- What is CVE-2023-32049?
- Windows SmartScreen Security Feature Bypass Vulnerability
- How severe is CVE-2023-32049?
- CVE-2023-32049 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 8.8, rated high severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.
- Is CVE-2023-32049 being actively exploited?
- Yes. CVE-2023-32049 is on CISA's Known Exploited Vulnerabilities (KEV) catalog, added on 2023-07-11, which means active exploitation has been confirmed. It should be prioritised for remediation.
- What products are affected by CVE-2023-32049?
- CVE-2023-32049 primarily affects Microsoft Windows 10 1607. In total, 9 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
- How do I fix CVE-2023-32049?
- 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-2023-32049 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?
- Yes. CVE-2023-32049 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2023-36336. It is also flagged as exploited in the EUVD (since 2023-07-11).
- When was CVE-2023-32049 published?
- CVE-2023-32049 was published on 2023-07-11 and last updated on 2026-06-17.
References
- https://msrc.microsoft.com/update-guide/vulnerability/CVE-2023-32049
- https://www.cisa.gov/known-exploited-vulnerabilities-catalog?field_cve=CVE-2023-32049
Affected products (9)
- cpe:2.3:o:microsoft:windows_10_1607:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- 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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