CVE-2023-36787

Name: CVE-2023-36787
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2023-08-21T20:15:08.637+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

HIGHCVSS 8.8/10EPSS 1.77%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2023-36787 is a high-severity vulnerability rated 8.8/10 on the CVSS scale. Microsoft Edge (Chromium-based) Elevation of Privilege Vulnerability. EPSS estimates a 1.77% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

Microsoft Edge (Chromium-based) Elevation of Privilege Vulnerability

Metrics

CVSS 3.1

8.8/10

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

EPSS Probability

1.77%

75.2th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-416

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Microsoft	Edge Chromium	< 116.0.1938.54

References

https://msrc.microsoft.com/update-guide/vulnerability/CVE-2023-36787Patch, Vendor Advisory
https://msrc.microsoft.com/update-guide/vulnerability/CVE-2023-36787Patch, Vendor Advisory
https://security.gentoo.org/glsa/202402-05

Timeline

Published: Aug 21, 2023
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2023-36787?

Microsoft Edge (Chromium-based) Elevation of Privilege Vulnerability

How severe is CVE-2023-36787?

CVE-2023-36787 has a CVSS score of 8.8/10 (HIGH severity). The EPSS model estimates a 1.77% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2023-36787?

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-2023-36787?

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Source: NVD / NIST