How severe is CVE-2023-36868?

CVE-2023-36868 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 6.5, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over an adjacent network with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity none, and availability none.

Is CVE-2023-36868 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-2023-36868?

CVE-2023-36868 primarily affects Microsoft Azure Service Fabric. In total, 2 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.

How do I fix CVE-2023-36868?

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

When was CVE-2023-36868 published?

CVE-2023-36868 was published on 2023-07-11 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2023-36868

CVE-2023-36868 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Microsoft Azure Service Fabric with a CVSS 3.x base score of 6.5. It is not currently listed as actively exploited by CISA, and its EPSS exploit-prediction score is low.

Key facts

Severity: Medium (CVSS 3.x base score 6.5)
EPSS exploit prediction: 1% (47th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Affected product: Microsoft Azure Service Fabric
Published: 2023-07-11
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

Azure Service Fabric on Windows Information Disclosure Vulnerability

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2023-36868?: Azure Service Fabric on Windows Information Disclosure Vulnerability
How severe is CVE-2023-36868?: CVE-2023-36868 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 6.5, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over an adjacent network with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity none, and availability none.
Is CVE-2023-36868 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-2023-36868?: CVE-2023-36868 primarily affects Microsoft Azure Service Fabric. In total, 2 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2023-36868?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2023-36868 published?: CVE-2023-36868 was published on 2023-07-11 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

https://msrc.microsoft.com/update-guide/vulnerability/CVE-2023-36868

Affected products (2)

cpe:2.3:a:microsoft:azure_service_fabric:9.0:-:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:microsoft:azure_service_fabric:9.1:-:*:*:*:*:*:*

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