CVE-2023-36884

Known Exploited Vulnerability Entry External Catalog

Entry Details

CVE-2023-36884

Confirmed

Yes

2023-07-17 00:00 UTC


Timestamps

2023-07-17

2023-07-17


Scope

KEV entry: Microsoft Windows Search Remote Code Execution Vulnerability | Affected: Microsoft / Windows | Description: Microsoft Windows Search contains an unspecified vulnerability that could allow an attacker to evade Mark of the Web (MOTW) defenses via a specially crafted malicious file, leading to remote code execution. | Required action: Apply mitigations per vendor instructions or discontinue use of the product if mitigations are unavailable. | Due date: 2023-08-29 | Known ransomware campaign use (KEV): Known | Notes (KEV): https://msrc.microsoft.com/update-guide/vulnerability/CVE-2023-36884; https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2023-36884


References
  • {'id': 'CVE-2023-36884', 'url': 'https://www.cisa.gov/known-exploited-vulnerabilities-catalog?search_api_fulltext=CVE-2023-36884'}

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2026-02-02 12:26 UTC

2026-02-02 12:26 UTC

Evidence (1)
Type Source Signal Confidence Details GCVE Metadata
vendor_report cisa-kev successful_exploitation 0.80
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{
  "cwes": [
    "CWE-362"
  ],
  "date_added": "2023-07-17",
  "due_date": "2023-08-29",
  "feed": "CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities Catalog",
  "knownRansomwareCampaignUse": "Known",
  "product": "Windows",
  "vendorProject": "Microsoft",
  "vulnerabilityName": "Microsoft Windows Search Remote Code Execution Vulnerability"
}
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