CVE-2023-36758

Name: CVE-2023-36758
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2023-09-12T17:15:11.267+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

CRITICALCVSS 9.8/10EPSS 1.35%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2023-36758 is a critical-severity vulnerability rated 9.8/10 on the CVSS scale. Visual Studio Elevation of Privilege Vulnerability. EPSS estimates a 1.35% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

Visual Studio 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

1.35%

68.1th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-59

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Microsoft	Visual Studio 2022	>= 17.7, <= 17.7.4

References

https://msrc.microsoft.com/update-guide/vulnerability/CVE-2023-36758Patch, Vendor Advisory
https://msrc.microsoft.com/update-guide/vulnerability/CVE-2023-36758Patch, Vendor Advisory

Timeline

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

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2023-36758?

Visual Studio Elevation of Privilege Vulnerability

How severe is CVE-2023-36758?

CVE-2023-36758 has a CVSS score of 9.8/10 (CRITICAL severity). The EPSS model estimates a 1.35% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2023-36758?

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-2023-36758?

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Source: NVD / NIST