Actively exploited · Published Nov 14, 2023 · Assigned by microsoft
CVE-2023-36424Windows Common Log File System Driver Elevation of Privilege Vulnerability
High 7.8 Exploited
In plain English
A high-severity out-of-bounds read in Windows 10 Version 1507 from Microsoft. Attackers are actively exploiting it in the wild (listed by CISA on April 13, 2026). The chance it is exploited in the next 30 days is estimated at 12.1% (higher than 96% of all known vulnerabilities). Ready-made attack tooling exists: public proof-of-concept code. Apply mitigations per vendor instructions, follow applicable BOD 22-01 guidance for cloud services, or discontinue use of the product if mitigations are unavailable.
CISA guidance
Apply mitigations per vendor instructions, follow applicable BOD 22-01 guidance for cloud services, or discontinue use of the product if mitigations are unavailable.
Federal agencies must remediate by Apr 27, 2026.
Official description
Windows Common Log File System Driver Elevation of Privilege Vulnerability
Affected products (as reported)
Weakness: CWE-125 · Vector: CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H/E:U/RL:O/RC:C