CVE-2023-21759

Name: CVE-2023-21759
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2023-01-10T22:15:18.807+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

LOWCVSS 3.3/10EPSS 0.59%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2023-21759 is a low-severity vulnerability rated 3.3/10 on the CVSS scale. Windows Smart Card Resource Management Server Security Feature Bypass Vulnerability. EPSS estimates a 0.59% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

Windows Smart Card Resource Management Server Security Feature Bypass Vulnerability

Metrics

CVSS 3.1

3.3/10

CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:L/I:N/A:N

EPSS Probability

0.59%

43.8th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Microsoft	Windows 10	20h2
Microsoft	Windows 10	21h2
Microsoft	Windows 10	22h2
Microsoft	Windows 11	21h2
Microsoft	Windows 11	22h2
Microsoft	Windows Server 2022	All versions

References

Timeline

Published: Jan 10, 2023
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2023-21759?

Windows Smart Card Resource Management Server Security Feature Bypass Vulnerability

How severe is CVE-2023-21759?

CVE-2023-21759 has a CVSS score of 3.3/10 (LOW severity). The EPSS model estimates a 0.59% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2023-21759?

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.

Are you affected by CVE-2023-21759?

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Source: NVD / NIST