MEDIUM CISA KEV
CVE-2023-36563
CVSS v3
5.5
MEDIUM
EPSS Score
20.3 %
exploit probability, as of 2026-10-19
CISA KEV
Yes
known exploited
Exploitation
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SSVC status
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Affected and fixed versions
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Description
Microsoft WordPad Information Disclosure Vulnerability
CISA Known Exploited Vulnerability
- Date Added
- 2023-10-10
- Patch Due Date
- 2023-10-31
- Ransomware Use
- Unknown
Technical details
- Published
- 2023-10-10
Frequently asked questions
What is CVE-2023-36563?
Microsoft WordPad Information Disclosure Vulnerability
Is CVE-2023-36563 actively exploited?
Yes. CVE-2023-36563 is on the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities (KEV) catalog, meaning it has been confirmed as actively exploited in the wild. CISA requires federal agencies to patch by 2023-10-31.
What is the CVSS score for CVE-2023-36563?
CVE-2023-36563 has a CVSS v3 base score of 5.5 (MEDIUM severity).
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