CVE-2023-36025 Microsoft Windows SmartScreen Security Feature Bypass
Attackers can bypass Windows SmartScreen security features, potentially allowing malicious software execution without user warning.
- Exploited in the wild
- Since 14 Nov 2023
- Login needed
- Not needed
- Attackable
- Over the internet
- Victim action needed
- A user has to click or open something
- Fix
- None listed
What is CVE-2023-36025?
CVE-2023-36025 is a high-severity vulnerability in Microsoft Windows 10 1507, published on 14 Nov 2023. An attacker can exploit it over the internet without logging in, and only if a user opens a file or follows a link.
Official description
Windows SmartScreen Security Feature Bypass Vulnerability
Which versions are affected by CVE-2023-36025?
It affects 13 products.
Products include Microsoft Windows 10 1507, Microsoft Windows 10 1607, Microsoft Windows 10 1809, Microsoft Windows 10 21h2, Microsoft Windows 10 22h2, Microsoft Windows 11 21h2 and 7 more.
How do I fix CVE-2023-36025?
No fix has been published for CVE-2023-36025 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available. US federal agencies must fix it by 5 Dec 2023.
Is CVE-2023-36025 being exploited?
Yes. Attackers have exploited CVE-2023-36025 in the wild since at least 14 Nov 2023.
Public exploit code: 3 proofs of concept on GitHub.
Other vulnerabilities in Microsoft Windows 10 1507
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- CVE-2025-33073 Microsoft Windows SMB Client Improper Access Control
- CVE-2024-49039 Microsoft Windows Task Scheduler Privilege Escalation
- CVE-2024-43461 Microsoft Windows MSHTML Platform Spoofing
Sources
Also known as GHSA-4jff-227j-6g3v.