How severe is CVE-2023-36867?

CVE-2023-36867 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-2023-36867 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (47th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2023-36867?

CVE-2023-36867 affects Github Pull Requests And Issues. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2023-36867?

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-2023-36867 published?

CVE-2023-36867 was published on 2023-07-11 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2023-36867

CVE-2023-36867 is a high-severity vulnerability in Github Pull Requests And Issues 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.

Key facts

Severity: High (CVSS 3.x base score 7.8)
EPSS exploit prediction: 1% (47th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Affected product: Github Pull Requests And Issues
Published: 2023-07-11
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

Visual Studio Code GitHub Pull Requests and Issues Extension Remote Code Execution Vulnerability

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2023-36867?: Visual Studio Code GitHub Pull Requests and Issues Extension Remote Code Execution Vulnerability
How severe is CVE-2023-36867?: CVE-2023-36867 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-2023-36867 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (47th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2023-36867?: CVE-2023-36867 affects Github Pull Requests And Issues. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2023-36867?: 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-2023-36867 published?: CVE-2023-36867 was published on 2023-07-11 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

https://msrc.microsoft.com/update-guide/vulnerability/CVE-2023-36867

Affected products (1)

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