HOMEVULNERABILITIESCVE-2023-23392
CRITICAL

CVE-2023-23392

CWE-416Published: March 14, 2023· Updated: Jun 17, 2026

9.8
CVSS v3.1

Official Description

HTTP Protocol Stack Remote Code Execution Vulnerability

NVD Source

Risk Analysis

A remote code execution vulnerability exists within the Windows HTTP Protocol Stack. This critical flaw allows attackers to compromise affected Windows 11 and Server 2022 systems remotely.

There is no known public exploit for this vulnerability, though it is remotely exploitable with low complexity.

Recommended Action

Install the relevant security patches from Microsoft for Windows 11 and Windows Server 2022.

Generated by the CTIWATCH analysis pipeline from this CVE's metadata (CVSS, EPSS, KEV status, exploit intelligence). Verify against vendor advisories before acting.

Technical Analysis

CVE-2023-23392 can be exploited remotely over the network without requiring physical or adjacent access, significantly expanding the attack surface for threat actors.

The vulnerability requires no privileges and no user interaction, making it a prime target for automated exploitation campaigns and worm-like propagation.

A successful exploit results in complete confidentiality breach (data exposure), full integrity compromise (data manipulation), availability disruption (denial of service), with a CVSS base score of 9.8.

From a weakness classification perspective (CWE-416): Use-after-free vulnerabilities involve accessing memory after it has been freed, often enabling arbitrary code execution.

CVSS v3.1 Vector Breakdown

Exploitability
Attack VectorNetwork
Attack ComplexityLow
Privileges Req.None
User InteractionNone
ScopeUnchanged
Impact
ConfidentialityHigh
IntegrityHigh
AvailabilityHigh
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H

Affected Vendors & Products

Microsoft3 product(s)
windows 11 21h2windows 11 22h2windows server 2022
Source: NVD CPE · 3 total CPE entries

Exploit & PoC Resources

NO KNOWN EXPLOITNo public exploit confirmed at this time
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Official Patches & Advisories

All References (2)

Quick Facts

CVE IDCVE-2023-23392
CVSS Score9.8 / 10
SeverityCRITICAL
WeaknessCWE-416
CISA KEVNo
Affected1 vendor(s)
PublishedMar 14, 2023

Related CVEs (CWE-416)

Recommended Actions

  • Apply vendor patches immediately
  • Monitor CVE-2023-23392 in threat intel feeds
  • Review IDS/IPS signatures for exploitation attempts
Data sourced from NVD (NIST), CISA KEV, and EPSS (FIRST). Analysis generated by CTIWatch. CVE data is provided under the NVD usage policy.