CVE-2023-23389

Name: CVE-2023-23389
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2023-03-14T17:15:12.613+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

MEDIUMCVSS 6.3/10EPSS 0.26%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2023-23389 is a medium-severity vulnerability rated 6.3/10 on the CVSS scale. Microsoft Defender Elevation of Privilege Vulnerability. EPSS estimates a 0.26% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

Microsoft Defender Elevation of Privilege Vulnerability

Metrics

CVSS 3.1

6.3/10

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

EPSS Probability

0.26%

16.9th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-367

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Microsoft	Malware Protection Engine	1.1.20000.2

References

https://msrc.microsoft.com/update-guide/vulnerability/CVE-2023-23389Patch, Vendor Advisory
https://msrc.microsoft.com/update-guide/vulnerability/CVE-2023-23389Patch, Vendor Advisory

Timeline

Published: Mar 14, 2023
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2023-23389?

Microsoft Defender Elevation of Privilege Vulnerability

How severe is CVE-2023-23389?

CVE-2023-23389 has a CVSS score of 6.3/10 (MEDIUM severity). The EPSS model estimates a 0.26% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2023-23389?

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-2023-23389?

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Source: NVD / NIST