CVE-2023-38175: microsoft windows defender Link Following
CVSS: 7.8v3.1HighModified
Published 08-08-2023Last modified 10-08-2026
Vulnerability summary
CVE-2023-38175 is a high (CVSS 7.8) Link Following vulnerability in microsoft windows defender. EPSS estimates a 0.54% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days, higher than 44.4% of scored vulnerabilities.
CVSS score
7.8/10
010
High · v3.1 (CVE.org)EPSS score
0.54%
0%100%
Low · 0.00 pp in 30 daysKEVNot listedIn no KEV catalog
RansomwareNone recordedNo known use recorded
Public exploits0No public exploits recorded
Timeline
- 08-08-2023PublishedVulnerability first disclosed.
- 10-08-2026Last modifiedVulnerability information updated.
Description
Microsoft Windows Defender Elevation of Privilege Vulnerability
CVSS metrics
2 scores · 2 sources · 1 versionHigh 7.8Preferred score · CVE.org (CNA)
CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H/E:U/RL:O/RC:CSourcesAll 2 agree
- NVDNIST7.8HighCVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
EPSS trend
Probability
0.54%
Chance of exploitation in the next 30 days
Percentile
44%
Versus all other CVEs
30-day change
0.00 pp
From 0.54% on 19-09-2026
19-09-202619-10-2026
EPSS score0.54%
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
- windows defender< 1.1.23060.3001
- windows_defender_antimalware_platform≥ 4.0.0.0, < 1.1.23060.3001
1 vendor · 2 products
