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Vulnerability record · CVE-2023-36422 · published 14 November 2023
CVE-2023-36422: Microsoft windows defender untrusted search path vulnerability
Microsoft · Windows Defender
Microsoft Windows Defender Elevation of Privilege Vulnerability
7.8 CVSS 3.1 High EPSS 0.81% · top 44.8% CWE-426 · Untrusted search path
7.8CVSS 3.1 base score
0.81%EPSS exploitation probability, 30 days
NoNot in CISA KEV
1Affected product versions listed by NVD
2References
17 Jun 2026Last modified by NVD
Description
Microsoft Windows Defender Elevation of Privilege Vulnerability
CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
Affected products
1 vulnerable configurations from NVD's CPE data, grouped by vendor and product.
References
| Link | Tags |
|---|---|
| https://msrc.microsoft.com/update-guide/vulnerability/CVE-2023-36422 | PatchVendor Advisory |
| https://msrc.microsoft.com/update-guide/vulnerability/CVE-2023-36422 | PatchVendor Advisory |
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Source: NIST National Vulnerability Database (record CVE-2023-36422), CISA KEV, FIRST EPSS (scores of 2026-09-26). This page is refreshed as NVD updates the record.
