Is CVE-2023-38186 actively exploited?

No active exploitation of CVE-2023-38186 has been confirmed so far. Continue monitoring, as exploit status can change.

Can CVE-2023-38186 be exploited remotely?

Yes. CVE-2023-38186 is exploitable remotely over the network (CVSS attack vector: Network).

What is the CVSS score of CVE-2023-38186?

CVE-2023-38186 has a CVSS score of 9.8 (CRITICAL).

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CRITICAL

CVE-2023-38186

CWE-306Published: August 8, 2023· Updated: Jun 17, 2026

9.8

CVSS v3.1

Official Description

Windows Mobile Device Management Elevation of Privilege Vulnerability

NVD Source

Risk Analysis

This is a critical elevation of privilege vulnerability affecting Windows Mobile Device Management. With a CVSS score of 9.8, it represents a significant risk for remote exploitation on affected Windows 10, 11, and Server 2022 systems.

There is no known public exploit for this vulnerability, and it is not in the CISA KEV. It is remotely exploitable.

Recommended Action

Apply the latest security updates provided by Microsoft for the affected Windows versions.

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-2023-38186 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.