CVE-2023-38187
CVE-2023-38187 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Microsoft Edge Chromium 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. The underlying weakness is classified as CWE-269.
Key facts
- Severity: Medium (CVSS 3.x base score 6.5)
- EPSS exploit prediction: 1% (48th percentile)
- Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
- Weakness: CWE-269
- Affected product: Microsoft Edge Chromium
- Published:
- Last modified:
Description
Microsoft Edge (Chromium-based) Elevation of Privilege Vulnerability
Frequently asked questions
- What is CVE-2023-38187?
- Microsoft Edge (Chromium-based) Elevation of Privilege Vulnerability
- How severe is CVE-2023-38187?
- CVE-2023-38187 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 6.5, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over network with high attack complexity, requires no privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity low, and availability none.
- Is CVE-2023-38187 being actively exploited?
- It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (48th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
- What products are affected by CVE-2023-38187?
- CVE-2023-38187 affects Microsoft Edge Chromium. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
- How do I fix CVE-2023-38187?
- Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
- When was CVE-2023-38187 published?
- CVE-2023-38187 was published on 2023-07-21 and last updated on 2026-06-17.
References
Affected products (1)
- cpe:2.3:a:microsoft:edge_chromium:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
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