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CVE-2023-36025

HighExploitedPublic exploit

Windows SmartScreen Security Feature Bypass Vulnerability

Published Nov 15, 2023 · Updated Oct 21, 2025

Key Facts

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  • CVE-2023-36025 is a high-severity vulnerability (CVSS 8.8 v3.1) affecting Windows 10 1507 (Microsoft), Windows 10 1607 (Microsoft), Windows 10 1809 (Microsoft) and 22 more products.
  • It is exploited in the wild, listed in CISA KEV, Industry KEV feed, CIRCL KEV, ENISA EUVD since Nov 14, 2023 and is known to be used in ransomware campaigns. Public exploit code is available.
  • EPSS estimates a 88% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
  • Fixed versions are available, including Windows Server 2016 10.0.14393.6452, Windows Server 2019 10.0.17763.5122, Windows Server 2022 10.0.20348.2113.
  • 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)

88%

Higher than 99.7% of all scored CVEs

Exploited in the wild

Yes

4 catalog listings, used by ransomware

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

CatalogAddedRemediation dueRansomware use
CISA KEVNov 14, 2023Dec 5, 2023Not reported
Industry KEV feedNov 14, 2023Dec 5, 2023Known
CIRCL KEVNov 14, 2023Dec 5, 2023Not reported
ENISA EUVDNov 14, 2023n/aNot reported

Required action: Apply mitigations per vendor instructions or discontinue use of the product if mitigations are unavailable.

Affected Products

50 affected entries in total
ProductAffected versionsFixed in
Windows 10 1507MicrosoftSee advisoryn/a
Windows 10 1607MicrosoftSee advisoryn/a
Windows 10 1809MicrosoftSee advisoryn/a
Windows 10 21h2MicrosoftSee advisoryn/a
Windows 10 22h2MicrosoftSee advisoryn/a
20 more affected products in the full CVE brief

Patched Releases

Windows Server 2016

10.0.14393.6452

Windows Server 2019

10.0.17763.5122

Windows Server 2022

10.0.20348.2113

Windows 10 Version 1507

10.0.10240.20308

Windows 10 Version 1607

10.0.14393.6452

Windows 10 Version 1809

10.0.17763.5122

Windows 10 Version 21H2

10.0.19043.3693

Windows 10 Version 22H2

10.0.19045.3693

Windows 11 version 21H2

10.0.22000.2600

Windows 11 version 22H2

10.0.22621.2715

Windows 11 version 22H3

10.0.22631.2715

Windows 11 Version 23H2

10.0.22631.2715

Windows Server 2008 Service Pack 2

6.0.6003.22367

Windows Server 2008 R2 Service Pack 1

6.1.7601.26816

Windows Server 2008 R2 Service Pack 1 (Server Core installation)

6.1.7601.26816

Windows Server 2008 Service Pack 2 (Server Core installation)

6.0.6003.22367

Windows Server 2012

6.2.9200.24569

Windows Server 2012 (Server Core installation)

6.2.9200.24569

Windows Server 2012 R2

6.3.9600.21668

Windows Server 2012 R2 (Server Core installation)

6.3.9600.21668

Windows Server 2016 (Server Core installation)

10.0.14393.6452

Windows Server 2019 (Server Core installation)

10.0.17763.5122

Windows Server 2022, 23H2 Edition (Server Core installation)

10.0.25398.531

Timeline

  1. Added to CISA KEV

    Nov 14, 2023

  2. Added to Industry KEV feed

    Nov 14, 2023

  3. Added to CIRCL KEV

    Nov 14, 2023

  4. Added to ENISA EUVD

    Nov 14, 2023

  5. Publicly disclosed

    Nov 15, 2023

  6. Last updated

    Oct 21, 2025

References

11 more references in the full CVE brief

FAQ

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