CVE-2023-36563
Microsoft WordPad Information Disclosure Vulnerability
This vulnerability is in the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities catalog: attackers are using it. If you run WordPad, fix it now.
CISA required action: Apply mitigations per vendor instructions or discontinue use of the product if mitigations are unavailable.
US federal civilian agencies must remediate by Oct 31, 2023.
Patch status
Official fix available since
Apply the vendor's update to every affected system. Check the fixed-in versions below where known.
Basis: NVD patch reference
Description
Microsoft WordPad Information Disclosure Vulnerability
Source: NIST National Vulnerability Database. Official vulnerability data, reproduced as published.
Affected products
| Product | Vendor | Source |
|---|---|---|
| WordPad | Microsoft | KEV |
Sources: KEV = CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities catalog. Version details have not been published yet.
Intelligence timeline
Developments from the last 30 days, newest first.
- CVSS scoredUpdateKEV
CVE-2023-36563 scored CVSS 5.5: Microsoft WordPad, Microsoft WordPad Information Disclosure Vulnerability
CISA lists this as exploited in the wild. Unpatched WordPad systems are exposed to active attacks now.
Basis: NIST National Vulnerability Database
- Patch releasedUpdateKEV
Patch released for CVE-2023-36563: Microsoft WordPad, Microsoft WordPad Information Disclosure Vulnerability
An official fix is now available for Microsoft WordPad. This vulnerability is being exploited, so apply it promptly.
Basis: NVD patch reference
1 earlier event is available with a subscription. See plans.
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