Is CVE-2023-36584 actively exploited?

Yes. CVE-2023-36584 is listed in the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities (KEV) catalog, which means exploitation in the wild has been confirmed.

Can CVE-2023-36584 be exploited remotely?

The attack vector of CVE-2023-36584 has not been classified yet.

What is the CVSS score of CVE-2023-36584?

CVE-2023-36584 has not received a CVSS score yet.

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CVE-2023-36584

Published: November 16, 2023

EPSS:15.42%probability of exploitation in 30 daysPercentile:94.5th

Official Description

Microsoft Windows Mark of the Web (MOTW) contains a security feature bypass vulnerability resulting in a limited loss of integrity and availability of security features.

NVD Source

CISA KEV Advisory

Microsoft Windows Mark of the Web (MOTW) Security Feature Bypass Vulnerability

Microsoft Windows Mark of the Web (MOTW) contains a security feature bypass vulnerability resulting in a limited loss of integrity and availability of security features.

Added to KEV: 2023-11-16Federal patch deadline: 2023-12-07

Required Action (CISA)

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

Risk Analysis

Microsoft Windows Mark of the Web (MOTW) contains a security feature bypass vulnerability, leading to a limited loss of integrity and availability of security features. This high-severity flaw has a high EPSS score and confirmed exploitation, indicating a significant risk.

This vulnerability is actively exploited in the wild and is listed in CISA's KEV catalog, confirming its real-world impact.

Recommended Action

Apply all available security updates for Microsoft Windows to address this Mark of the Web security feature bypass. Ensure all systems are regularly patched and configured with the latest security baselines.

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-2023-36584 requires local access, meaning attackers must already have a foothold on the target system.

Exploitation requires some privileges, which limits the exposure to scenarios where an attacker has already gained initial access.

CISA has added CVE-2023-36584 to the Known Exploited Vulnerabilities (KEV) catalog, confirming active exploitation in the wild. U.S. federal agencies are required to patch this within the mandated timeframe, and all organizations should treat remediation as urgent.