How severe is CVE-2023-38167?

CVE-2023-38167 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-2023-38167 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (70th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2023-38167?

CVE-2023-38167 affects Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business Central. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2023-38167?

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-2023-38167 published?

CVE-2023-38167 was published on 2023-08-08 and last updated on 2026-08-10.

CVE-2023-38167

CVE-2023-38167 is a high-severity vulnerability in Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business Central 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-284.

Key facts

Severity: High (CVSS 3.x base score 7.2)
EPSS exploit prediction: 1% (70th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-284
Affected product: Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business Central
Published: 2023-08-08
Last modified: 2026-08-10

Description

Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business Central Elevation of Privilege Vulnerability

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2023-38167?: Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business Central Elevation of Privilege Vulnerability
How severe is CVE-2023-38167?: CVE-2023-38167 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-2023-38167 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (70th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2023-38167?: CVE-2023-38167 affects Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business Central. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2023-38167?: 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-2023-38167 published?: CVE-2023-38167 was published on 2023-08-08 and last updated on 2026-08-10.

References

https://msrc.microsoft.com/update-guide/vulnerability/CVE-2023-38167

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:a:microsoft:dynamics_365_business_central:2023:release_wave_1:*:*:*:*:*:*

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