CVE-2023-36424
HighExploitedPublic exploitWindows Common Log File System Driver Elevation of Privilege Vulnerability
Published Nov 15, 2023 · Updated Apr 14, 2026
Key Facts
Patch immediately- CVE-2023-36424 is a high-severity vulnerability (CVSS 7.8 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 Apr 13, 2026. Public exploit code is available.
- EPSS estimates a 12% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
- Fixed versions are available, including Windows 10 1507 10.0.10240.20308, Windows 10 1607 10.0.14393.6452, Windows 10 1809 10.0.17763.5122.
- Brandefense priority: patch immediately, because it is listed as exploited in the wild.
CVSS v3.1
7.8
CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
EPSS (30-day exploit likelihood)
12%
Higher than 96.1% 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 Common Log File System Driver Elevation of Privilege Vulnerability
Known-Exploited Catalog Listings
| Catalog | Added | Remediation due | Ransomware use |
|---|---|---|---|
| CISA KEV | Apr 13, 2026 | Apr 27, 2026 | Not reported |
| Industry KEV feed | Apr 13, 2026 | Apr 27, 2026 | Not reported |
| CIRCL KEV | Apr 13, 2026 | Apr 27, 2026 | Not reported |
| ENISA EUVD | Apr 13, 2026 | n/a | Not reported |
Required action: Apply mitigations per vendor instructions, follow applicable BOD 22-01 guidance for cloud services, or discontinue use of the product if mitigations are unavailable.
Affected Products
45 affected entries in total| Product | Affected versions | Fixed in |
|---|---|---|
| Windows 10 1507Microsoft | See advisory | 10.0.10240.20308 |
| Windows 10 1607Microsoft | See advisory | 10.0.14393.6452 |
| Windows 10 1809Microsoft | See advisory | 10.0.17763.5122 |
| Windows 10 21h2Microsoft | See advisory | 10.0.19044.3693 |
| Windows 10 22h2Microsoft | See advisory | 10.0.19045.3693 |
Patched Releases
Windows 10 1507
10.0.10240.20308
Windows 10 1607
10.0.14393.6452
Windows 10 1809
10.0.17763.5122
Windows 10 21h2
10.0.19044.3693
Windows 10 22h2
10.0.19045.3693
Windows 11 21h2
10.0.22000.2600
Windows 11 22h2
10.0.22621.2715
Windows 11 23h2
10.0.22631.2715
Windows Server 2016
10.0.14393.6452
Windows Server 2019
10.0.17763.5122
Windows Server 2022
10.0.20348.2091, 10.0.20348.2113
Windows Server 2022 23h2
10.0.25398.531
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
Timeline
Publicly disclosed
Nov 15, 2023
Added to CISA KEV
Apr 13, 2026
Added to Industry KEV feed
Apr 13, 2026
Added to CIRCL KEV
Apr 13, 2026
Added to ENISA EUVD
Apr 13, 2026
Last updated
Apr 14, 2026
Weakness Type
- CWE-125 Out-of-bounds Read
References
- advisoryhttps://msrc.microsoft.com/update-guide/releaseNote/2023-Nov
- advisoryhttps://msrc.microsoft.com/update-guide/vulnerability/CVE-2023-36025
- advisoryhttps://msrc.microsoft.com/update-guide/vulnerability/CVE-2023-36033
- advisoryhttps://msrc.microsoft.com/update-guide/vulnerability/CVE-2023-36036
- advisoryhttps://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/microsoft/microsoft-fixes-critical-azure-cli-flaw-that-leaked-credentials-in-logs/
FAQ
Common Questions.
Windows Common Log File System Driver Elevation of Privilege Vulnerability
Affected: Windows 10 1507 (Microsoft); Windows 10 1607 (Microsoft); Windows 10 1809 (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 Apr 13, 2026.
Yes. It was added on Apr 13, 2026 with a federal remediation due date of Apr 27, 2026.
Public exploit code is available.
Fixed versions are available, including Windows 10 1507 10.0.10240.20308, Windows 10 1607 10.0.14393.6452, Windows 10 1809 10.0.17763.5122.
Brandefense priority: patch immediately, because it is listed as exploited in the wild.
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