CVE-2023-36884 Microsoft Windows Search Remote Code Execution
An attacker can exploit a race condition in Windows Search to execute arbitrary code on affected Windows systems.
- Exploited in the wild
- Since 17 Jul 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-2023-36884?
CVE-2023-36884 is a high-severity vulnerability in Microsoft Windows 10 1507, published on 11 Jul 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 Search Remote Code Execution Vulnerability
Weakness: CWE-362
Which versions are affected by CVE-2023-36884?
It affects 12 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 6 more.
How do I fix CVE-2023-36884?
No fix has been published for CVE-2023-36884 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available. US federal agencies must fix it by 29 Aug 2023.
Is CVE-2023-36884 being exploited?
Yes. Attackers have exploited CVE-2023-36884 in the wild since at least 17 Jul 2023, including in ransomware campaigns.
Public exploit code: 9 proofs of concept on GitHub.
Other vulnerabilities in Microsoft Windows 10 1507
- CVE-2017-8543 Microsoft Windows Search Remote Code Execution
- CVE-2025-33053 Microsoft Windows External Control of File Name or Path
- 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-gwrc-vqcf-v9v4.