CVE-2023-36914

CVE-2023-36914 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Microsoft Windows 10 21h2 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.

Key facts

• Severity: Medium (CVSS 3.x base score 5.5)
• EPSS exploit prediction: 1% (44th percentile)
• Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
• Affected product: Microsoft Windows 10 21h2
• Published: 2023-08-08
• Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

Windows Smart Card Resource Management Server Security Feature Bypass Vulnerability

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2023-36914?

Windows Smart Card Resource Management Server Security Feature Bypass Vulnerability

How severe is CVE-2023-36914?

CVE-2023-36914 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 5.5, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over local access with low attack complexity, requires low privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity none, and availability none.

Is CVE-2023-36914 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (44th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2023-36914?

CVE-2023-36914 primarily affects Microsoft Windows 10 21h2. In total, 11 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.

How do I fix CVE-2023-36914?

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

When was CVE-2023-36914 published?

CVE-2023-36914 was published on 2023-08-08 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

• https://msrc.microsoft.com/update-guide/vulnerability/CVE-2023-36914

Affected products (11)

• cpe:2.3:o:microsoft:windows_10_21h2:10.0.19044.3324:*:*:*:*:*:arm64:*
• cpe:2.3:o:microsoft:windows_10_21h2:10.0.19044.3324:*:*:*:*:*:x64:*
• cpe:2.3:o:microsoft:windows_10_21h2:10.0.19044.3324:*:*:*:*:*:x86:*
• cpe:2.3:o:microsoft:windows_10_22h2:10.0.19045.3324:*:*:*:*:*:arm64:*
• cpe:2.3:o:microsoft:windows_10_22h2:10.0.19045.3324:*:*:*:*:*:x64:*
• cpe:2.3:o:microsoft:windows_10_22h2:10.0.19045.3324:*:*:*:*:*:x86:*
• cpe:2.3:o:microsoft:windows_11_21h2:10.0.22000.2295:*:*:*:*:*:arm64:*
• cpe:2.3:o:microsoft:windows_11_21h2:10.0.22000.2295:*:*:*:*:*:x64:*
• cpe:2.3:o:microsoft:windows_11_22h2:10.0.22621.2134:*:*:*:*:*:arm64:*
• cpe:2.3:o:microsoft:windows_11_22h2:10.0.22621.2134:*:*:*:*:*:x64:*
• cpe:2.3:o:microsoft:windows_server_2022:-:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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