[ CVE-2023-36874 · Published 11 Jul 2023 ]

Microsoft Windows Error Reporting Service Privilege Escalation Vulnerability

Exploited · CISA KEV CVSS 7.8 EPSS 43%Fix available

[ Why it matters ]Priority signals

  • Exploited in the wild: on CISA's Known Exploited Vulnerabilities list since 2023-07-11
  • EPSS: 43% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days (higher than 99% of CVEs)

[ Description ]Official description

Windows Error Reporting Service Elevation of Privilege Vulnerability

CISA: Microsoft Windows Error Reporting Service 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.