How severe is CVE-2023-36872?

CVE-2023-36872 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 5.5, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over local access with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity none, and availability none.

Is CVE-2023-36872 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (50th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2023-36872?

CVE-2023-36872 affects Microsoft Vp9 Video Extensions. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2023-36872?

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

When was CVE-2023-36872 published?

CVE-2023-36872 was published on 2023-07-11 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2023-36872

CVE-2023-36872 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Microsoft Vp9 Video Extensions with a CVSS 3.x base score of 5.5. 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-20.

Key facts

Severity: Medium (CVSS 3.x base score 5.5)
EPSS exploit prediction: 1% (50th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-20
Affected product: Microsoft Vp9 Video Extensions
Published: 2023-07-11
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

VP9 Video Extensions Information Disclosure Vulnerability

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2023-36872?: VP9 Video Extensions Information Disclosure Vulnerability
How severe is CVE-2023-36872?: CVE-2023-36872 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 5.5, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over local access with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity none, and availability none.
Is CVE-2023-36872 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (50th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2023-36872?: CVE-2023-36872 affects Microsoft Vp9 Video Extensions. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2023-36872?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2023-36872 published?: CVE-2023-36872 was published on 2023-07-11 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

https://msrc.microsoft.com/update-guide/vulnerability/CVE-2023-36872

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:a:microsoft:vp9_video_extensions:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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