What is the CVSS score of CVE-2023-21725?

CVE-2023-21725 has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 6.3 (Medium). CVSS vector: CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:H/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:H/A:H. EPSS exploitation probability: 0.4%.

Windows Malicious Software Removal Tool CVE-2023-21725

MEDIUM

Improper Link Resolution Before File Access (CWE-59)

2023-01-10 secure@microsoft.com

Information Disclosure Microsoft Windows Malicious Software Removal Tool

6.3

CVSS 3.1 · Vendor: microsoft

Severity by source

Vendor (microsoft) PRIMARY

6.3 MEDIUM

AV:L/AC:H/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:H/A:H

Primary rating from Vendor (microsoft) · only source for this CVE.

CVSS VectorVendor: microsoft

CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:H/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:H/A:H

Attack Vector

Local

Attack Complexity

High

Privileges Required

Low

User Interaction

None

Scope

Unchanged

Confidentiality

None

Integrity

High

Availability

High

Lifecycle Timeline

CVE Published

Jan 10, 2023 - 22:15 cve.org

MEDIUM 6.3

DescriptionCVE.org

Windows Malicious Software Removal Tool Elevation of Privilege Vulnerability

AnalysisAI

Windows Malicious Software Removal Tool Elevation of Privilege Vulnerability. Rated medium severity (CVSS 6.3). No vendor patch available.

Technical ContextAI

This vulnerability is classified under CWE-59. Windows Malicious Software Removal Tool Elevation of Privilege Vulnerability Affected products include: Microsoft Windows Malicious Software Removal Tool.

RemediationAI

No vendor patch is available at time of analysis. Monitor vendor advisories for updates. Apply vendor patches when available. Implement network segmentation and monitoring as interim mitigations.