CVE-2023-32050

Name: CVE-2023-32050
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2023-07-11T18:15:13.49+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

HIGHCVSS 7/10EPSS 0.42%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2023-32050 is a high-severity vulnerability rated 7/10 on the CVSS scale. Windows Installer Elevation of Privilege Vulnerability. EPSS estimates a 0.42% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

Windows Installer Elevation of Privilege Vulnerability

Metrics

CVSS 3.1

7/10

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

EPSS Probability

0.42%

33.7th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-59

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions	Update
Microsoft	Windows Server 2008	All versions	Sp2
Microsoft	Windows Server 2008	r2	Sp1

References

https://msrc.microsoft.com/update-guide/vulnerability/CVE-2023-32050Patch, Vendor Advisory
https://msrc.microsoft.com/update-guide/vulnerability/CVE-2023-32050Patch, Vendor Advisory

Timeline

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

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2023-32050?

Windows Installer Elevation of Privilege Vulnerability

How severe is CVE-2023-32050?

CVE-2023-32050 has a CVSS score of 7/10 (HIGH severity). The EPSS model estimates a 0.42% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2023-32050?

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-2023-32050?

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Source: NVD / NIST