How severe is CVE-2023-36413?

CVE-2023-36413 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 6.5, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is none, integrity high, and availability none.

Is CVE-2023-36413 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 30% (98th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2023-36413?

CVE-2023-36413 primarily affects Microsoft 365 Apps. In total, 4 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.

How do I fix CVE-2023-36413?

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

When was CVE-2023-36413 published?

CVE-2023-36413 was published on 2023-11-14 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2023-36413

CVE-2023-36413 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Microsoft 365 Apps with a CVSS 3.x base score of 6.5. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score of 30% places it in the 98th percentile, indicating an elevated likelihood of exploitation.

Key facts

Severity: Medium (CVSS 3.x base score 6.5)
EPSS exploit prediction: 30% (98th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Affected product: Microsoft 365 Apps
Published: 2023-11-14
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

Microsoft Office Security Feature Bypass Vulnerability

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2023-36413?: Microsoft Office Security Feature Bypass Vulnerability
How severe is CVE-2023-36413?: CVE-2023-36413 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 6.5, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is none, integrity high, and availability none.
Is CVE-2023-36413 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 30% (98th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2023-36413?: CVE-2023-36413 primarily affects Microsoft 365 Apps. In total, 4 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2023-36413?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2023-36413 published?: CVE-2023-36413 was published on 2023-11-14 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

https://msrc.microsoft.com/update-guide/vulnerability/CVE-2023-36413

Affected products (4)

cpe:2.3:a:microsoft:365_apps:-:*:*:*:enterprise:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:microsoft:office:2016:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:microsoft:office:2019:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:microsoft:office_long_term_servicing_channel:2021:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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