CVE-2023-36884

Microsoft Windows 10 Version 1507, Microsoft Windows 10 Version 1607, Microsoft Windows 10 Version 1809

Published 11 Jul 2023 · updated 10 Aug 2026 · Analyzed

7.5 High · CVSS 3.1, microsoft.com

Exploited in the wild

CISA added this to its Known Exploited Vulnerabilities catalog on 17 Jul 2023, with a remediation deadline of 29 Aug 2023 for US federal agencies. It has been used in ransomware campaigns.

Required action: Apply mitigations per vendor instructions or discontinue use of the product if mitigations are unavailable.

Description

Windows Search Remote Code Execution Vulnerability

References

msrc.microsoft.com/update-guide/vulnerability/CVE-2023-36884 · Patch, Vendor Advisory
seclists.org/fulldisclosure/2023/Jul/43 · Broken Link, Mailing List, Third Party Advisory
www.cisa.gov/known-exploited-vulnerabilities-catalog?field_cve=CVE-2023-36884 · US Government Resource