CVE-2023-36046

Name: CVE-2023-36046
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2023-11-14T18:15:35.64+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

HIGHCVSS 7.1/10EPSS 0.69%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2023-36046 is a high-severity vulnerability rated 7.1/10 on the CVSS scale. Windows Authentication Denial of Service Vulnerability. EPSS estimates a 0.69% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

Windows Authentication Denial of Service Vulnerability

Metrics

CVSS 3.1

7.1/10

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

EPSS Probability

0.69%

47.9th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-59

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Microsoft	Windows 11 21h2	< 10.0.22000.2600
Microsoft	Windows 11 22h2	< 10.0.22621.2715
Microsoft	Windows 11 23h2	< 10.0.22621.2715
Microsoft	Windows Server 2022	All versions

References

https://msrc.microsoft.com/update-guide/vulnerability/CVE-2023-36046Patch, Vendor Advisory
https://msrc.microsoft.com/update-guide/vulnerability/CVE-2023-36046Patch, Vendor Advisory

Timeline

Published: Nov 14, 2023
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2023-36046?

Windows Authentication Denial of Service Vulnerability

How severe is CVE-2023-36046?

CVE-2023-36046 has a CVSS score of 7.1/10 (HIGH severity). The EPSS model estimates a 0.69% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2023-36046?

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-2023-36046?

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Source: NVD / NIST