[ CVE-2023-32046 · Published 11 Jul 2023 ]
Microsoft Windows MSHTML Platform Privilege Escalation Vulnerability
Exploited · CISA KEV CVSS 7.8
EPSS 10%Fix available
[ Why it matters ]Priority signals
- Exploited in the wild: on CISA's Known Exploited Vulnerabilities list since 2023-07-11
- EPSS: 10% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days (higher than 96% of CVEs)
[ Description ]Official description
Windows MSHTML Platform Elevation of Privilege Vulnerability
CISA: Microsoft Windows MSHTML Platform contains an unspecified vulnerability that allows for privilege escalation.
[ Fixes ]Fixes and patches
CISA required action (US federal deadline 1 Aug 2023): Apply updates per vendor instructions or discontinue use of the product if updates are unavailable.
- Patch on msrc.microsoft.comVendor patch or bulletin · NVD · Reference tagged 'Patch' by NVD
[ References ]References
- msrc.microsoft.com/update-guide/vulnerability/CVE-2023-32046PatchVendor Advisory
- seclists.org/fulldisclosure/2023/Jul/43Broken Link
- www.cisa.gov/known-exploited-vulnerabilities-catalogUS Government Resource