CVE-2023-28291 Raw Image Extension Remote Code Execution Vulnerability

High 8.4 Published 11 Apr 2023 Updated 23 Jan 2025

Attackers can execute arbitrary code via the Windows Raw Image Extension, requiring immediate patching for Windows users.

Exploited in the wild: Not known
Login needed: Not needed
Attackable: Local or same network only
Victim action needed: Not needed
Fix: None listed

What is CVE-2023-28291?

CVE-2023-28291 is a high-severity code injection vulnerability in Microsoft Raw Image Extension, published on 11 Apr 2023. It can only be exploited from the same machine or local network, with no action from the victim.

Official description

Raw Image Extension Remote Code Execution Vulnerability

Weakness: CWE-20

Which versions are affected by CVE-2023-28291?

It affects 1 product.

Products include Microsoft Raw Image Extension.

How do I fix CVE-2023-28291?

No fix has been published for CVE-2023-28291 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-2023-28291 being exploited?

There is no known exploitation of CVE-2023-28291 in the wild and no public exploit code.

Sources

Also known as GHSA-x8xh-wwfm-qgh7.