CVE-2023-36884 HIGH

CVE-2023-36884: Windows Search Remote Code Execution Vulnerability

Vendor Microsoft
Product Windows 10 Version 1809
Weakness CWE-362
KEV Status Known Exploited
Ransomware Used in campaigns
Published July 11, 2023
Last update October 21, 2025
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CVSS base score

7.5/10
Attack vector Network
Attack complexity High
Privileges required None
User interaction Required
Confidentiality High
Integrity High

CVSS vector

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

What the vulnerability does

01Description

Windows Search Remote Code Execution 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

July 11, 2023 CVE published
October 21, 2025 Record updated