CVE-2023-23392
CWE-416Published: March 14, 2023· Updated: Jun 17, 2026
Official Description
HTTP Protocol Stack Remote Code Execution Vulnerability
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.
Install the relevant security patches from Microsoft for Windows 11 and Windows Server 2022.
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
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Quick Facts
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Recommended Actions
- →Apply vendor patches immediately
- →Monitor CVE-2023-23392 in threat intel feeds
- →Review IDS/IPS signatures for exploitation attempts