CVE-2023-35385
CWE-190Published: August 8, 2023· Updated: Jun 17, 2026
Official Description
Microsoft Message Queuing (MSMQ) Remote Code Execution Vulnerability
Risk Analysis
This is a critical remote code execution vulnerability in Microsoft Message Queuing (MSMQ) affecting multiple Windows 10 versions. It carries a 9.8 CVSS score and is remotely exploitable.
No public exploit is known, and the vulnerability is not in the CISA KEV. It is remotely exploitable.
Apply the latest security updates from Microsoft to patch the MSMQ service.
Technical Analysis
CVE-2023-35385 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.
CVSS v3.1 Vector Breakdown
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Quick Facts
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Recommended Actions
- →Apply vendor patches immediately
- →Monitor CVE-2023-35385 in threat intel feeds
- →Review IDS/IPS signatures for exploitation attempts