CVE-2023-36735

Name: CVE-2023-36735
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2023-09-15T22:15:13.7+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

CRITICALCVSS 9.6/10EPSS 1.89%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2023-36735 is a critical-severity vulnerability rated 9.6/10 on the CVSS scale. Microsoft Edge (Chromium-based) Elevation of Privilege Vulnerability. EPSS estimates a 1.89% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

Microsoft Edge (Chromium-based) Elevation of Privilege Vulnerability

Metrics

CVSS 3.1

9.6/10

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

EPSS Probability

1.89%

76.9th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-416

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Microsoft	Edge Chromium	< 117.0.2045.31

References

https://msrc.microsoft.com/update-guide/vulnerability/CVE-2023-36735Patch, Vendor Advisory
https://msrc.microsoft.com/update-guide/vulnerability/CVE-2023-36735Patch, Vendor Advisory
https://security.gentoo.org/glsa/202402-05

Timeline

Published: Sep 15, 2023
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2023-36735?

Microsoft Edge (Chromium-based) Elevation of Privilege Vulnerability

How severe is CVE-2023-36735?

CVE-2023-36735 has a CVSS score of 9.6/10 (CRITICAL severity). The EPSS model estimates a 1.89% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2023-36735?

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-2023-36735?

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Source: NVD / NIST