CVE-2023-28262

Name: CVE-2023-28262
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2023-04-11T21:15:25.563+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

HIGHCVSS 7.8/10EPSS 0.44%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2023-28262 is a high-severity vulnerability rated 7.8/10 on the CVSS scale. Visual Studio Elevation of Privilege Vulnerability. EPSS estimates a 0.44% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

Visual Studio 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

0.44%

35.1th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-122

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Microsoft	Visual Studio 2019	>= 16.0, < 16.11.26
Microsoft	Visual Studio 2022	>= 17.0, < 17.0.21
Microsoft	Visual Studio 2022	>= 17.2, < 17.2.15
Microsoft	Visual Studio 2022	>= 17.4, < 17.4.7
Microsoft	Visual Studio 2022	>= 17.5, < 17.5.4

References

https://msrc.microsoft.com/update-guide/vulnerability/CVE-2023-28262Patch, Vendor Advisory
https://msrc.microsoft.com/update-guide/vulnerability/CVE-2023-28262Patch, Vendor Advisory

Timeline

Published: Apr 11, 2023
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2023-28262?

Visual Studio Elevation of Privilege Vulnerability

How severe is CVE-2023-28262?

CVE-2023-28262 has a CVSS score of 7.8/10 (HIGH severity). The EPSS model estimates a 0.44% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2023-28262?

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-2023-28262?

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Source: NVD / NIST