CVE-2023-23402

Name: CVE-2023-23402
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2023-03-14T17:15:13.7+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

HIGHCVSS 7.8/10EPSS 0.60%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2023-23402 is a high-severity vulnerability rated 7.8/10 on the CVSS scale. Windows Media Remote Code Execution Vulnerability. EPSS estimates a 0.60% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

Windows Media Remote Code Execution Vulnerability

Metrics

CVSS 3.1

7.8/10

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

EPSS Probability

0.60%

44.1th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-415

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions	Update
Microsoft	Windows 10 1507	< 10.0.10240.19805	—
Microsoft	Windows 10 1607	< 10.0.14393.5786	—
Microsoft	Windows 10 1809	< 10.0.17763.4131	—
Microsoft	Windows 10 20h2	< 10.0.19042.2728	—
Microsoft	Windows 10 21h2	< 10.0.19044.2728	—
Microsoft	Windows 10 22h2	< 10.0.19045.2728	—
Microsoft	Windows 11 21h2	< 10.0.22000.1696	—
Microsoft	Windows 11 22h2	< 10.0.22000.1413	—
Microsoft	Windows Server 2008	All versions	Sp2
Microsoft	Windows Server 2008	r2	Sp1
Microsoft	Windows Server 2012	All versions	—
Microsoft	Windows Server 2012	r2	—
Microsoft	Windows Server 2016	All versions	—
Microsoft	Windows Server 2019	All versions	—
Microsoft	Windows Server 2022	All versions	—

References

https://msrc.microsoft.com/update-guide/vulnerability/CVE-2023-23402Patch, Vendor Advisory
https://msrc.microsoft.com/update-guide/vulnerability/CVE-2023-23402Patch, Vendor Advisory

Timeline

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

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2023-23402?

Windows Media Remote Code Execution Vulnerability

How severe is CVE-2023-23402?

CVE-2023-23402 has a CVSS score of 7.8/10 (HIGH severity). The EPSS model estimates a 0.60% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2023-23402?

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-2023-23402?

Run a free Strix scan to check your systems for this vulnerability.

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Source: NVD / NIST