CVE-2023-36047

CVSS 3.1 Score 7.8 of 10 (high)

Details

Published Nov 14, 2023
Updated: May 29, 2024
CWE ID 59

Summary

CVE-2023-36047 is a Windows Authentication Elevation of Privilege vulnerability. An attacker who successfully exploits this flaw can gain higher privileges on affected systems. The vulnerability exists in the way Windows handles authentication requests and could potentially allow an unauthenticated attacker to elevate their privileges to administrator level. Exploitation of this vulnerability could result in significant damage, including data theft or unauthorized system changes. It is recommended that affected organizations patch their systems as soon as possible to mitigate this risk.

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