CVE-2023-36009

Name: CVE-2023-36009
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2023-12-12T18:15:21.43+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

MEDIUMCVSS 5.5/10EPSS 1.23%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2023-36009 is a medium-severity vulnerability rated 5.5/10 on the CVSS scale. Microsoft Word Information Disclosure Vulnerability. EPSS estimates a 1.23% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

Microsoft Word Information Disclosure Vulnerability

Metrics

CVSS 3.1

5.5/10

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

EPSS Probability

1.23%

65.1th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Microsoft	365 Apps	All versions
Microsoft	Office	2016
Microsoft	Office	2019
Microsoft	Office Long Term Servicing Channel	2021

References

https://msrc.microsoft.com/update-guide/vulnerability/CVE-2023-36009Patch, Vendor Advisory
https://msrc.microsoft.com/update-guide/vulnerability/CVE-2023-36009Patch, Vendor Advisory

Timeline

Published: Dec 12, 2023
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2023-36009?

Microsoft Word Information Disclosure Vulnerability

How severe is CVE-2023-36009?

CVE-2023-36009 has a CVSS score of 5.5/10 (MEDIUM severity). The EPSS model estimates a 1.23% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2023-36009?

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-2023-36009?

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Source: NVD / NIST