CVE-2023-36016 Microsoft Dynamics 365 (on-premises) Cross-site Scripting Vulnerability

Medium 6.2 Published 14 Nov 2023 Updated 9 Oct 2025

An attacker can inject malicious scripts into Microsoft Dynamics 365 on-premises, potentially executing code or stealing data from users.

Exploited in the wild: Not known
Login needed: An administrator
Attackable: Over the internet
Victim action needed: A user has to click or open something
Fix: None listed

What is CVE-2023-36016?

CVE-2023-36016 is a medium-severity cross-site scripting vulnerability in Microsoft Dynamics 365, published on 14 Nov 2023. An attacker needs administrator access to exploit it, and only if a user opens a file or follows a link.

Official description

Microsoft Dynamics 365 (on-premises) Cross-site Scripting Vulnerability

Weakness: CWE-79

Which versions are affected by CVE-2023-36016?

It affects 1 product.

Products include Microsoft Dynamics 365.

How do I fix CVE-2023-36016?

No fix has been published for CVE-2023-36016 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.

Escape output for the context it lands in and set a strict Content Security Policy. Upgrading the affected component is the real fix. More about Cross-site scripting.

Is CVE-2023-36016 being exploited?

There is no known exploitation of CVE-2023-36016 in the wild and no public exploit code.

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Sources

Also known as GHSA-38fm-2h4v-3qf4.