[ CVE-2023-32049 · Published 11 Jul 2023 ]
Microsoft Windows Defender SmartScreen Security Feature Bypass Vulnerability
Exploited · CISA KEV CVSS 8.8
EPSS 4%Fix available
[ Why it matters ]Priority signals
- Exploited in the wild: on CISA's Known Exploited Vulnerabilities list since 2023-07-11
[ Description ]Official description
Windows SmartScreen Security Feature Bypass Vulnerability
CISA: Microsoft Windows Defender SmartScreen contains a security feature bypass vulnerability that allows an attacker to bypass the Open File - Security Warning prompt.
[ 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-2023-32049PatchVendor Advisory
- www.cisa.gov/known-exploited-vulnerabilities-catalogUS Government Resource