CVE-2023-32049
HighExploitedPublic exploitWindows SmartScreen Security Feature Bypass Vulnerability
Published Jul 11, 2023 · Updated Jan 12, 2026
Key Facts
Patch immediately- CVE-2023-32049 is a high-severity vulnerability (CVSS 8.8 v3.1) affecting Windows 10 1607 (Microsoft), Windows 10 1809 (Microsoft), Windows 10 21h2 (Microsoft) and 14 more products.
- It is exploited in the wild, listed in CISA KEV, Industry KEV feed, CIRCL KEV, ENISA EUVD since Jul 11, 2023. Public exploit code is available.
- EPSS estimates a 4.2% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
- Fixed versions are available, including Windows 10 1607 10.0.14393.6085, Windows 10 1809 10.0.17763.4645, Windows 10 21h2 10.0.19041.3208.
- Brandefense priority: patch immediately, because it is listed as exploited in the wild.
CVSS v3.1
8.8
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
EPSS (30-day exploit likelihood)
4.2%
Higher than 90.7% of all scored CVEs
Exploited in the wild
Yes
4 catalog listings
Public exploit code
Available
Proof-of-concept or weaponized module
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Description
Windows SmartScreen Security Feature Bypass Vulnerability
Known-Exploited Catalog Listings
| Catalog | Added | Remediation due | Ransomware use |
|---|---|---|---|
| CISA KEV | Jul 11, 2023 | Aug 1, 2023 | Not reported |
| Industry KEV feed | Jul 11, 2023 | Aug 1, 2023 | Not reported |
| CIRCL KEV | Jul 11, 2023 | Aug 1, 2023 | Not reported |
| ENISA EUVD | Jul 11, 2023 | n/a | Not reported |
Required action: Apply updates per vendor instructions or discontinue use of the product if updates are unavailable.
Affected Products
20 affected entries in total| Product | Affected versions | Fixed in |
|---|---|---|
| Windows 10 1607Microsoft | See advisory | 10.0.14393.6085 |
| Windows 10 1809Microsoft | See advisory | 10.0.17763.4645 |
| Windows 10 21h2Microsoft | See advisory | 10.0.19041.3208 |
| Windows 10 22h2Microsoft | See advisory | 10.0.19045.3208 |
| Windows 11 21h2Microsoft | See advisory | 10.0.22000.2176 |
Patched Releases
Windows 10 1607
10.0.14393.6085
Windows 10 1809
10.0.17763.4645
Windows 10 21h2
10.0.19041.3208
Windows 10 22h2
10.0.19045.3208
Windows 11 21h2
10.0.22000.2176
Windows 11 22h2
10.0.22621.1992
Windows 10 Version 1607
10.0.14393.6085
Windows 10 Version 1809
10.0.17763.4645
Windows 10 Version 21H2
10.0.19044.3208
Windows 10 Version 22H2
10.0.19045.3208
Windows 11 version 21H2
10.0.22000.2176
Windows 11 version 22H2
10.0.22621.1992
Windows Server 2016
10.0.14393.6085
Windows Server 2016 (Server Core installation)
10.0.14393.6085
Windows Server 2019
10.0.17763.4645
Windows Server 2019 (Server Core installation)
10.0.17763.4645
Windows Server 2022
10.0.20348.1850
Timeline
Publicly disclosed
Jul 11, 2023
Added to CISA KEV
Jul 11, 2023
Added to Industry KEV feed
Jul 11, 2023
Added to CIRCL KEV
Jul 11, 2023
Added to ENISA EUVD
Jul 11, 2023
Last updated
Jan 12, 2026
References
FAQ
Common Questions.
Windows SmartScreen Security Feature Bypass Vulnerability
Affected: Windows 10 1607 (Microsoft); Windows 10 1809 (Microsoft); Windows 10 21h2 (Microsoft), among others. The full list is in the CVE brief.
It is exploited in the wild, listed in CISA KEV, Industry KEV feed, CIRCL KEV, ENISA EUVD since Jul 11, 2023.
Yes. It was added on Jul 11, 2023 with a federal remediation due date of Aug 1, 2023.
Public exploit code is available.
Fixed versions are available, including Windows 10 1607 10.0.14393.6085, Windows 10 1809 10.0.17763.4645, Windows 10 21h2 10.0.19041.3208.
Brandefense priority: patch immediately, because it is listed as exploited in the wild.
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