CVE-2023-36761 Microsoft Word Information Disclosure
An attacker can exploit a vulnerability in Microsoft Word to disclose sensitive information to unauthorized users.
- Exploited in the wild
- Since 12 Sep 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-2023-36761?
CVE-2023-36761 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Microsoft 365 Apps, published on 12 Sep 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
Microsoft Word Information Disclosure Vulnerability
Weakness: CWE-20
Which versions are affected by CVE-2023-36761?
It affects 4 products.
Products include Microsoft 365 Apps, Microsoft Office, Microsoft Office Long Term Servicing Channel, Microsoft Word.
How do I fix CVE-2023-36761?
No fix has been published for CVE-2023-36761 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available. US federal agencies must fix it by 3 Oct 2023.
Is CVE-2023-36761 being exploited?
Yes. Attackers have exploited CVE-2023-36761 in the wild since at least 12 Sep 2023.
Other vulnerabilities in Microsoft 365 Apps
- CVE-2024-21413 Microsoft Outlook Improper Input Validation
- CVE-2023-23397 Microsoft Office Outlook Privilege Escalation
- CVE-2024-38189 Microsoft Project Remote Code Execution Vulnerability
- CVE-2023-35311 Microsoft Outlook Security Feature Bypass
- CVE-2026-21514 Microsoft Office Word Reliance on Untrusted Inputs in a Security Decision
Sources
Also known as GHSA-4w9h-xcp4-6v33.