CVE-2023-21551
HIGHCVSS 7.8/10EPSS 0.43%
Last modified
CVE-2023-21551 is a high-severity vulnerability rated 7.8/10 on the CVSS scale. Microsoft Cryptographic Services Elevation of Privilege Vulnerability. EPSS estimates a 0.43% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.
Description
Microsoft Cryptographic Services Elevation of Privilege Vulnerability
Metrics
CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
Weakness Enumeration
Affected Software
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Microsoft | Windows 10 1809 | All versions |
| Microsoft | Windows 10 20h2 | All versions |
| Microsoft | Windows 10 21h2 | All versions |
| Microsoft | Windows 10 22h2 | All versions |
| Microsoft | Windows 11 21h2 | All versions |
| Microsoft | Windows 11 22h2 | All versions |
| Microsoft | Windows Server 2019 | All versions |
| Microsoft | Windows Server 2022 | All versions |
References
Timeline
- Published
- Last Modified
- Status
- Modified
Frequently Asked Questions
What is CVE-2023-21551?
Microsoft Cryptographic Services Elevation of Privilege Vulnerability
How severe is CVE-2023-21551?
CVE-2023-21551 has a CVSS score of 7.8/10 (HIGH severity). The EPSS model estimates a 0.43% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2023-21551?
Check the vendor references and advisories linked above for patched versions and mitigation guidance. You can also run a Strix scan to test if your systems are affected.
How Strix Helps
- How Strix found a critical auth bypass in etcdStrix autonomously discovered a critical authentication bypass in etcd, later designated CVE-2026-33413.
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Are you affected by CVE-2023-21551?
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