CVE-2023-36787

CVSS 3.1 Score 8.8 of 10 (high)

Details

Published Aug 21, 2023
Updated: May 29, 2024
CWE ID 416

Summary

CVE-2023-36787 is an elevation of privilege vulnerability identified in Microsoft Edge, the Chromium-based web browser. This vulnerability could potentially allow an attacker to gain higher privileges on an affected system. Successful exploitation may enable the attacker to install unauthorized software, view, modify, or delete sensitive information, or create new accounts with full user rights. Users are advised to apply the forthcoming Microsoft security update as soon as it becomes available to mitigate this risk.

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Affected Products

  • Microsoft Edge Chromium

Affected Vendors

  • Microsoft