CVE-2023-36741

Name: CVE-2023-36741
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2023-08-26T01:15:08.46+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

HIGHCVSS 7.5/10EPSS 1.84%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2023-36741 is a high-severity vulnerability rated 7.5/10 on the CVSS scale. Microsoft Edge (Chromium-based) Elevation of Privilege Vulnerability. EPSS estimates a 1.84% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

Microsoft Edge (Chromium-based) Elevation of Privilege Vulnerability

Metrics

CVSS 3.1

7.5/10

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

EPSS Probability

1.84%

76.3th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-416

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Microsoft	Edge Chromium	< 116.0.1938.62

References

https://msrc.microsoft.com/update-guide/vulnerability/CVE-2023-36741Patch, Vendor Advisory
https://msrc.microsoft.com/update-guide/vulnerability/CVE-2023-36741Patch, Vendor Advisory
https://security.gentoo.org/glsa/202402-05

Timeline

Published: Aug 26, 2023
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2023-36741?

Microsoft Edge (Chromium-based) Elevation of Privilege Vulnerability

How severe is CVE-2023-36741?

CVE-2023-36741 has a CVSS score of 7.5/10 (HIGH severity). The EPSS model estimates a 1.84% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2023-36741?

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-2023-36741?

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Source: NVD / NIST