CVE-2023-36759: microsoft microsoft visual studio 2019 version 16.11 (includes 16.0 - 16.10) Untrusted Pointer Dereference
CVSS: 6.7v3.1MediumModified
Published 12-09-2023Last modified 30-10-2025
Vulnerability summary
CVE-2023-36759 is a medium (CVSS 6.7) Untrusted Pointer Dereference vulnerability in microsoft microsoft visual studio 2019 version 16.11 (includes 16.0 - 16.10). EPSS estimates a 0.52% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days, higher than 42.8% of scored vulnerabilities.
CVSS score
6.7/10
010
Medium · v3.1 (CVE.org)EPSS score
0.52%
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 versionMedium 6.7Preferred score · CVE.org (CNA)
CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:H/PR:L/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H/E:U/RL:O/RC:CSourcesAll 2 agree
- NVDNIST6.7MediumCVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:H/PR:L/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
EPSS trend
Probability
0.52%
Chance of exploitation in the next 30 days
Percentile
43%
Versus all other CVEs
30-day change
0.00 pp
From 0.52% on 19-09-2026
19-09-202619-10-2026
EPSS score0.52%
Known exploited
Compare KEV catalogsNot in any of the 3 tracked catalogs.
Public exploits
0 foundNo public exploits indexed.
Weaknesses
CWE · root causeAffected systems
Microsoft7 products
- microsoft visual studio 2019 version 16.11 (includes 16.0 - 16.10)≥ 16.11.0, < 16.11.30
- microsoft visual studio 2022 version 17.2≥ 17.2.0, < 17.2.19
- microsoft visual studio 2022 version 17.4≥ 17.4.0, < 17.4.11
- microsoft visual studio 2022 version 17.6≥ 17.6.0, < 17.6.7
- microsoft visual studio 2022 version 17.7≥ 17.7.0, < 17.7.4
1 vendor · 7 products