CVE-2023-36563 MEDIUM

CVE-2023-36563: Microsoft WordPad Information Disclosure Vulnerability

Vendor Microsoft
Product Windows 10 Version 1809
Weakness CWE-20 · Input validation
KEV Status Known Exploited
Published October 10, 2023
Last update October 21, 2025
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CVSS base score

6.5/10
Attack vector Network
Attack complexity Low
Privileges required None
User interaction Required
Confidentiality High
Integrity None

CVSS vector

CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:N/A:N/E:P/RL:O/RC:C

What the vulnerability does

01Description

Microsoft WordPad Information Disclosure Vulnerability

CISA mandated remediation

02CISA Required Action

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

Key dates

03Disclosure timeline

October 10, 2023 CVE published
October 21, 2025 Record updated