CVE-2023-24902

Name: CVE-2023-24902
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2023-05-09T18:15:12.157+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

HIGHCVSS 7.8/10EPSS 5.09%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2023-24902 is a high-severity vulnerability rated 7.8/10 on the CVSS scale. Win32k Elevation of Privilege Vulnerability. EPSS estimates a 5.09% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

Win32k Elevation of Privilege Vulnerability

Metrics

CVSS 3.1

7.8/10

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

EPSS Probability

5.09%

91.3th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-125

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Microsoft	Windows 11 21h2	< 10.0.22000.1936
Microsoft	Windows 11 22h2	< 10.0.22000.1702

References

https://msrc.microsoft.com/update-guide/vulnerability/CVE-2023-24902Patch, Vendor Advisory
https://msrc.microsoft.com/update-guide/vulnerability/CVE-2023-24902Patch, Vendor Advisory

Timeline

Published: May 9, 2023
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2023-24902?

Win32k Elevation of Privilege Vulnerability

How severe is CVE-2023-24902?

CVE-2023-24902 has a CVSS score of 7.8/10 (HIGH severity). The EPSS model estimates a 5.09% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2023-24902?

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-2023-24902?

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Source: NVD / NIST