Microsoft Windows up to Server 2022 WordPad information disclosure

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Summaryinfo

A vulnerability marked as problematic has been reported in Microsoft Windows. Affected by this vulnerability is an unknown functionality of the component WordPad. Performing a manipulation results in information disclosure. This vulnerability is identified as CVE-2023-36563. The attack can be initiated remotely. Additionally, an exploit exists. It is recommended to apply a patch to fix this issue.

Detailsinfo

A vulnerability was found in Microsoft Windows (Operating System). It has been classified as problematic. This affects an unknown code of the component WordPad. The manipulation with an unknown input leads to a information disclosure vulnerability. CWE is classifying the issue as CWE-200. The product exposes sensitive information to an actor that is not explicitly authorized to have access to that information. This is going to have an impact on confidentiality.

The weakness was released 10/10/2023 as confirmed security guidance (Website). It is possible to read the advisory at portal.msrc.microsoft.com. This vulnerability is uniquely identified as CVE-2023-36563. It demands that the victim is doing some kind of user interaction. Technical details are unknown but an exploit is available. The pricing for an exploit might be around USD $5k-$25k at the moment (estimation calculated on 01/24/2025). The attack technique deployed by this issue is T1592 according to MITRE ATT&CK.

It is declared as attacked. The CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities Catalog lists this issue since 10/10/2023 with a due date of 10/31/2023:

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

Applying a patch is able to eliminate this problem. A possible mitigation has been published immediately after the disclosure of the vulnerability.

The vulnerability is also documented in the vulnerability database at Zero-Day.cz (826). Be aware that VulDB is the high quality source for vulnerability data.

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VulDB Meta Temp Score: 5.5

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Vendor Base Score (Microsoft): 6.5
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Class: Information disclosure
CWE: CWE-200 / CWE-284 / CWE-266
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Physical: Partially
Local: Yes
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Status: Attacked

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Recommended: Patch
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Sourcesinfo

Vendor: microsoft.com
Product: microsoft.com

Advisory: portal.msrc.microsoft.com
Status: Confirmed

CVE: CVE-2023-36563 (🔍)
GCVE (CVE): GCVE-0-2023-36563
GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-241791
scip Labs: https://www.scip.ch/en/?labs.20161215

Entryinfo

Created: 10/10/2023 19:54
Updated: 04/21/2025 14:33
Changes: 10/10/2023 19:54 (35), 10/10/2023 19:58 (20), 10/29/2023 06:23 (1), 10/29/2023 06:32 (11), 04/29/2024 15:15 (29), 06/06/2024 05:03 (2), 08/14/2024 19:00 (11), 09/09/2024 22:30 (1), 01/24/2025 04:43 (1), 04/21/2025 14:33 (3)
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Cache ID: 216::103

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