CVE Watch—

CVE-2023-36884

Microsoft Windows Search Remote Code Execution Vulnerability

CVSS

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No CVSS

EPSS

99.0%

p100

KEV

YES

Jul 17, 2023

Exploit Today

0-100

Published: — · Last modified: —

EPSS · 30d

99.0%EPSS · 30 days99.1%

2026-06-302026-07-16

KEV catalog record

Product

Microsoft / Windows

Vulnerability

Microsoft Windows Search Remote Code Execution Vulnerability

Added to KEV

Jul 17, 2023

Remediate by

Aug 29, 2023

Known ransomware use

Yes

Summary description

Microsoft Windows Search contains an unspecified vulnerability that could allow an attacker to evade Mark of the Web (MOTW) defenses via a specially crafted malicious file, leading to remote code execution.

Required action

Apply mitigations per vendor instructions or discontinue use of the product if mitigations are unavailable.

Notes

https://msrc.microsoft.com/update-guide/vulnerability/CVE-2023-36884; https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2023-36884

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