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CVE-2023-36874

HighExploitedPublic exploit

Windows Error Reporting Service Elevation of Privilege Vulnerability

Published Jul 12, 2023 · Updated Oct 21, 2025

Key Facts

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  • CVE-2023-36874 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 Jun 30, 2023. Public exploit code is available.
  • EPSS estimates a 43% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
  • Fixed versions are available, including Windows 10 1507 10.0.10240.20048, Windows 10 1607 10.0.14393.6085, Windows 10 1809 10.0.17763.4645.
  • 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)

43%

Higher than 98.6% 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 Error Reporting Service Elevation of Privilege Vulnerability

Known-Exploited Catalog Listings

CatalogAddedRemediation dueRansomware use
CISA KEVJul 11, 2023Aug 1, 2023Not reported
Industry KEV feedJun 30, 2023Aug 1, 2023Not reported
CIRCL KEVJul 11, 2023Aug 1, 2023Not reported
ENISA EUVDJul 11, 2023n/aNot reported

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

Affected Products

39 affected entries in total
ProductAffected versionsFixed in
Windows 10 1507MicrosoftSee advisory10.0.10240.20048
Windows 10 1607MicrosoftSee advisory10.0.14393.6085
Windows 10 1809MicrosoftSee advisory10.0.17763.4645
Windows 10 21h2MicrosoftSee advisory10.0.19041.3208
Windows 10 22h2MicrosoftSee advisory10.0.19045.3208
20 more affected products in the full CVE brief

Patched Releases

Windows 10 1507

10.0.10240.20048

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 Server 2016

10.0.14393.6085

Windows Server 2019

10.0.17763.4645

Windows Server 2022

10.0.20348.1850

Windows 10 Version 1507

10.0.10240.20048

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 2008 Service Pack 2

6.0.6003.22175

Windows Server 2008 R2 Service Pack 1

6.1.7601.26623

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

6.1.7601.26623

Windows Server 2008 Service Pack 2 (Server Core installation)

6.0.6003.22175

Windows Server 2012

6.2.9200.24374

Windows Server 2012 (Server Core installation)

6.2.9200.24374

Windows Server 2012 R2

6.3.9600.21063

Windows Server 2012 R2 (Server Core installation)

6.3.9600.21063

Timeline

  1. Added to Industry KEV feed

    Jun 30, 2023

  2. Added to CISA KEV

    Jul 11, 2023

  3. Added to CIRCL KEV

    Jul 11, 2023

  4. Added to ENISA EUVD

    Jul 11, 2023

  5. Publicly disclosed

    Jul 12, 2023

  6. Last updated

    Oct 21, 2025

Weakness Type

  • CWE-59 Improper Link Resolution Before File Access ('Link Following')

References

14 more references in the full CVE brief

FAQ

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