CVE-2023-21788 3D Builder Remote Code Execution Vulnerability

High 7.8 Published Updated

An attacker can execute arbitrary code on systems running Microsoft 3D Builder, requiring users to apply security updates.

Exploited in the wild
Not known
Login needed
Not needed
Attackable
Local or same network only
Victim action needed
A user has to click or open something
Fix
None listed

What is CVE-2023-21788?

CVE-2023-21788 is a high-severity code injection vulnerability in Microsoft 3D Builder, published on 10 Jan 2023. It can only be exploited from the same machine or local network, and only if a user opens a file or follows a link.

Official description

3D Builder Remote Code Execution Vulnerability

Which versions are affected by CVE-2023-21788?

It affects 1 product.

Products include Microsoft 3d Builder.

How do I fix CVE-2023-21788?

No fix has been published for CVE-2023-21788 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.

Upgrade, and never evaluate templates, expressions or code built from user input. More about Code injection.

Is CVE-2023-21788 being exploited?

There is no known exploitation of CVE-2023-21788 in the wild and no public exploit code.

Sources

Also known as GHSA-xgph-j3rr-ghx9.

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