CVE-2023-36758: microsoft microsoft visual studio 2022 version 17.7 Link Following
CVSS: 9.8v3.1CriticalModified
Published 12-09-2023Last modified 30-10-2025
Vulnerability summary
CVE-2023-36758 is a critical (CVSS 9.8) Link Following vulnerability in microsoft microsoft visual studio 2022 version 17.7. EPSS estimates a 1.32% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days, higher than 70.4% of scored vulnerabilities.
CVSS score
9.8/10
010
Critical · v3.1 (NVD)EPSS score
1.32%
0%100%
Low · 0.00 pp in 30 daysKEVNot listedIn no KEV catalog
RansomwareNone recordedNo known use recorded
Public exploits0No public exploits recorded
Timeline
- 12-09-2023PublishedVulnerability first disclosed.
- 30-10-2025Last modifiedVulnerability information updated.
Description
Visual Studio Elevation of Privilege Vulnerability
CVSS metrics
2 scores · 2 sources · 1 versionCritical 9.8Preferred score · NVD (NIST)
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:HSources2 sources · 7.8–9.8
- CVE.orgCNA7.8HighCVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H/E:U/RL:O/RC:CDiffers
EPSS trend
Probability
1.32%
Chance of exploitation in the next 30 days
Percentile
70%
Versus all other CVEs
30-day change
0.00 pp
From 1.32% on 19-09-2026
19-09-202619-10-2026
EPSS score1.32%
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
- microsoft visual studio 2022 version 17.7≥ 17.7.0, < 17.7.4
- visual_studio_2022≥ 17.7, ≤ 17.7.4
1 vendor · 2 products
