How severe is CVE-2023-36033?

CVE-2023-36033 has a CVSS score of 7.8/10, rated HIGH. Immediate patching is strongly recommended.

Which packages are affected by CVE-2023-36033?

Affected package information for CVE-2023-36033 is not yet fully mapped. Check the official advisory links for details.

How do I fix CVE-2023-36033?

No fixed version has been published for CVE-2023-36033 yet. Monitor the advisory for updates, apply mitigations recommended by the vendor, and use O3 Security to track when a fix becomes available in your stack.

Is CVE-2023-36033 actively exploited in the wild?

Yes. There are 3 known exploit references for CVE-2023-36033, including 3 in-the-wild exploitations observed on GitHub and other sources. Treat this as actively exploitable and prioritize patching immediately. All exploit code should only be run in an isolated sandbox environment for research or authorized testing — never against production systems without explicit written authorization.

What is the EPSS score for CVE-2023-36033?

CVE-2023-36033 has an EPSS (Exploit Prediction Scoring System) score of 0.9%, placing it in the 76th percentile of all CVEs. EPSS is maintained by FIRST.org and estimates the probability that a vulnerability will be exploited in the wild within the next 30 days. This score indicates relatively lower exploitation probability, though the CVSS severity should still guide your patching priority.

Is CVE-2023-36033 in the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities catalog?

Yes. CVE-2023-36033 (Microsoft Windows Desktop Window Manager (DWM) Core Library Privilege Escalation Vulnerability) was added to CISA's Known Exploited Vulnerabilities (KEV) catalog on 2023-11-14. CISA required all US federal civilian agencies to remediate this vulnerability by 2023-12-05. The required action was: Apply mitigations per vendor instructions or discontinue use of the product if mitigations are unavailable. Being listed in the KEV catalog is the strongest possible confirmation of active exploitation — treat this as a critical priority.

What type of vulnerability is CVE-2023-36033?

CVE-2023-36033 is classified as CWE-822 (CWE-822), Buffer Overflow (CWE-119). These weakness types describe the underlying flaw category, which helps determine the potential impact and the right class of mitigation. This is a high-impact weakness class that often enables remote code execution or data exposure.

Which products and versions are affected by CVE-2023-36033?

CVE-2023-36033 affects microsoft windows 10 21h2; microsoft windows 10 22h2; microsoft windows 10 1809; microsoft windows 11 21h2, and 5 more product(s). Check the affected-products list on this page against your deployed version to confirm exposure.

When was CVE-2023-36033 published, and has it been updated?

CVE-2023-36033 was published on November 14, 2023 and was last updated on October 28, 2025. Advisory data evolves as severity scores, affected ranges, and exploit intelligence are revised — always check the latest version of the advisory before acting.

CISA KEV·Added 2023-11-14 — agencies required to remediate by 2023-12-05

CVE-2023-36033

HIGH

Windows DWM Core Library Elevation of Privilege Vulnerability

Published

Nov 14, 2023

Updated

Oct 28, 2025

Affected

0 pkgs

Patched

None yet

Exploits

3 known

EPSS Exploitation Probability

via FIRST.org ↗

0.9%probability of exploitation in next 30 days

Lower Risk76th percentile0.00%

EPSS (Exploit Prediction Scoring System) is a daily probability model maintained by FIRST.org. It estimates the likelihood a CVE will be exploited in production environments within the next 30 days, derived from real-world threat intelligence signals.

Description

Windows DWM Core Library Elevation of Privilege Vulnerability

Affected Products

9 products · 18 configurations

windows 10 21h2microsoft

< 10.0.19041.3693

range

windows 10 22h2microsoft

< 10.0.19045.3693

range

windows 10 1809microsoft

< 10.0.17763.5122

range

windows 11 21h2microsoft

< 10.0.22000.2600

range

windows 11 22h2microsoft

< 10.0.22621.2715

range

windows 11 23h2microsoft

< 10.0.22621.2715

range

Exploits & PoCs

Research use only. For defensive security, authorized penetration testing, and academic research only. Never execute exploit code against systems without explicit written authorization.

Windows DWM Core Library Elevation of Privilege Vulnerability

portal.msrc.microsoft.comMSNov 2023

Windows DWM Core Library Elevation of Privilege Vulnerability

cisa.govCISANov 2023

Windows DWM Core Library Elevation of Privilege Vulnerability

msrc.microsoft.comGoogle-sheetNov 2023

Frequently Asked Questions

Windows DWM Core Library Elevation of Privilege Vulnerability

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