CVE-2023-23389: microsoft malware_protection_engine
CVSS: 6.3v3.1MediumModified
Published 14-03-2023Last modified 01-01-2025
Vulnerability summary
CVE-2023-23389 is a medium (CVSS 6.3) vulnerability in microsoft malware_protection_engine. EPSS estimates a 0.26% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days, higher than 16.5% of scored vulnerabilities.
CVSS score
6.3/10
010
Medium · v3.1 (CVE.org)EPSS score
0.26%
0%100%
Low · 0.00 pp in 30 daysKEVNot listedIn no KEV catalog
RansomwareNone recordedNo known use recorded
Public exploits0No public exploits recorded
Timeline
- 14-03-2023PublishedVulnerability first disclosed.
- 01-01-2025Last modifiedVulnerability information updated.
Description
Microsoft Defender Elevation of Privilege Vulnerability
CVSS metrics
2 scores · 2 sources · 1 versionMedium 6.3Preferred score · CVE.org (CNA)
CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:H/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:H/A:H/E:U/RL:O/RC:CSourcesAll 2 agree
- NVDNIST6.3MediumCVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:H/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:H/A:H
EPSS trend
Probability
0.26%
Chance of exploitation in the next 30 days
Percentile
17%
Versus all other CVEs
30-day change
0.00 pp
From 0.26% on 19-09-2026
19-09-202619-10-2026
EPSS score0.26%
Known exploited
Compare KEV catalogsNot in any of the 3 tracked catalogs.
Public exploits
0 foundNo public exploits indexed.
Weaknesses
CWE · root causeAffected systems
Microsoft2 products
- malware_protection_engine1.1.20000.2
- microsoft malware protection engine≥ 1.1.0.0, < 1.1.20000.2
1 vendor · 2 products
