CVE-2023-32056

Name: CVE-2023-32056
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2023-07-11T18:15:13.843+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

CRITICALCVSS 9.8/10EPSS 1.16%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2023-32056 is a critical-severity vulnerability rated 9.8/10 on the CVSS scale. Windows Server Update Service (WSUS) Elevation of Privilege Vulnerability. EPSS estimates a 1.16% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

Windows Server Update Service (WSUS) Elevation of Privilege Vulnerability

Metrics

CVSS 3.1

9.8/10

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

EPSS Probability

1.16%

63.1th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-59

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Microsoft	Windows 10 1809	< 10.0.17763.4645
Microsoft	Windows 10 21h2	< 10.0.19041.3208
Microsoft	Windows 10 22h2	< 10.0.19045.3208
Microsoft	Windows 11 21h2	< 10.0.22000.2176
Microsoft	Windows 11 22h2	< 10.0.22621.1992
Microsoft	Windows Server 2019	All versions
Microsoft	Windows Server 2022	All versions

References

https://msrc.microsoft.com/update-guide/vulnerability/CVE-2023-32056Patch, Vendor Advisory
https://msrc.microsoft.com/update-guide/vulnerability/CVE-2023-32056Patch, Vendor Advisory

Timeline

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

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2023-32056?

Windows Server Update Service (WSUS) Elevation of Privilege Vulnerability

How severe is CVE-2023-32056?

CVE-2023-32056 has a CVSS score of 9.8/10 (CRITICAL severity). The EPSS model estimates a 1.16% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2023-32056?

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-2023-32056?

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

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Source: NVD / NIST