How severe is CVE-2023-36786?

CVE-2023-36786 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.2, rated high severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires high privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.

Is CVE-2023-36786 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 2% (82nd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2023-36786?

CVE-2023-36786 primarily affects Microsoft Skype For Business Server. In total, 2 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.

How do I fix CVE-2023-36786?

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-2023-36786 published?

CVE-2023-36786 was published on 2023-10-10 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2023-36786

CVE-2023-36786 is a high-severity vulnerability in Microsoft Skype For Business Server with a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.2. 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-36.

Key facts

Severity: High (CVSS 3.x base score 7.2)
EPSS exploit prediction: 2% (82nd percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-36
Affected product: Microsoft Skype For Business Server
Published: 2023-10-10
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

Skype for Business Remote Code Execution Vulnerability

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2023-36786?: Skype for Business Remote Code Execution Vulnerability
How severe is CVE-2023-36786?: CVE-2023-36786 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.2, rated high severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires high privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.
Is CVE-2023-36786 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 2% (82nd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2023-36786?: CVE-2023-36786 primarily affects Microsoft Skype For Business Server. In total, 2 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2023-36786?: 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-2023-36786 published?: CVE-2023-36786 was published on 2023-10-10 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

https://msrc.microsoft.com/update-guide/vulnerability/CVE-2023-36786

Affected products (2)

cpe:2.3:a:microsoft:skype_for_business_server:2015:cumulative_update_13:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:microsoft:skype_for_business_server:2019:cumulative_update_7:*:*:*:*:*:*

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