How severe is CVE-2023-38186?

CVE-2023-38186 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 8.8, rated high severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires low privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.

Is CVE-2023-38186 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (68th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2023-38186?

CVE-2023-38186 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-2023-38186?

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-2023-38186 published?

CVE-2023-38186 was published on 2023-08-08 and last updated on 2026-08-10.

CVE-2023-38186

CVE-2023-38186 is a high-severity vulnerability in Microsoft Windows 10 21h2 with a CVSS 3.x base score of 8.8. 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-306.

Key facts

Severity: High (CVSS 3.x base score 8.8)
EPSS exploit prediction: 1% (68th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-306
Affected product: Microsoft Windows 10 21h2
Published: 2023-08-08
Last modified: 2026-08-10

Description

Windows Mobile Device Management Elevation of Privilege Vulnerability

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2023-38186?: Windows Mobile Device Management Elevation of Privilege Vulnerability
How severe is CVE-2023-38186?: CVE-2023-38186 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 8.8, rated high severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires low privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.
Is CVE-2023-38186 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (68th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2023-38186?: CVE-2023-38186 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-2023-38186?: 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-2023-38186 published?: CVE-2023-38186 was published on 2023-08-08 and last updated on 2026-08-10.

References

https://msrc.microsoft.com/update-guide/vulnerability/CVE-2023-38186

Affected products (11)

cpe:2.3:o:microsoft:windows_10_21h2:-:*:*:*:*:*:arm64:*
cpe:2.3:o:microsoft:windows_10_21h2:-:*:*:*:*:*:x64:*
cpe:2.3:o:microsoft:windows_10_21h2:-:*:*:*:*:*:x86:*
cpe:2.3:o:microsoft:windows_10_22h2:-:*:*:*:*:*:arm64:*
cpe:2.3:o:microsoft:windows_10_22h2:-:*:*:*:*:*:x64:*
cpe:2.3:o:microsoft:windows_10_22h2:-:*:*:*:*:*:x86:*
cpe:2.3:o:microsoft:windows_11_21h2:-:*:*:*:*:*:arm64:*
cpe:2.3:o:microsoft:windows_11_21h2:-:*:*:*:*:*:x64:*
cpe:2.3:o:microsoft:windows_11_22h2:-:*:*:*:*:*:arm64:*
cpe:2.3:o:microsoft:windows_11_22h2:-:*:*:*:*:*:x64:*
cpe:2.3:o:microsoft:windows_server_2022:-:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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