CVE-2023-21788
📛 CVE Title
3D Builder Remote Code Execution Vulnerability
Description
3D Builder Remote Code Execution Vulnerability
Overview
- State
- PUBLISHED
- Assigner (CNA)
- microsoft
- CVSS severity
- HIGH
- CVSS score
- 7.8 / 10
- CVSS vector
CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H/E:U/RL:O/RC:C- Effective score
- 7.8 / 10 HIGH source: CNA overview
- MSRC score
- 7.8 / 10 HIGH MS rating: Important · Remote Code Execution
- CWE(s)
- —
- Reserved
- 2022-12-16
- Published
- 2023-01-10 08:00 UTC
- Last updated
- 2023-01-11 08:00 UTC
- Source
- https://raw.githubusercontent.com/CVEProject/cvelistV5/main/cves/2023/21xxx/CVE-2023-21788.json
- Linked Threat
- CVE-2023-21788 — 3D Builder Remote Code Execution Vulnerability
NVD triage scoring NVD CVE 2.0
Layer NVD adds on top of the CNA's CVE record — published / last-modified timestamps, exploitability / impact subscores, and the FIRST.org EPSS probability that this CVE will be exploited in the wild in the next 30 days.
- NVD published
- 2023-01-10 22:15:20 UTC
- NVD last modified
- 2026-06-17 05:33:59 UTC
- NVD CVSS v3.1
- 7.8 / 10 HIGH source: secure@microsoft.com
- NVD CVSS vector
CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H- Exploitability subscore
- 1.8 / 10
- Impact subscore
- 5.9 / 10
- EPSS score
- 0.0093 (probability of exploitation in next 30 days)
- EPSS percentile
- 56.93% vs all CVEs — higher = more likely to be exploited, as of 2026-07-28
NVD / KEV / EPSS data refreshed 2026-07-29 07:58 UTC. Re-run the 🛰 Backfill from NVD button above to refresh.
European Union Vulnerability Database ENISA EUVD
ENISA's official EU repository for curated vulnerability intelligence. Carries a separate identifier (EUVD-YYYY-NNNN) and frequently exposes an earlier-published description + CVSS than NVD does.
- EUVD ID
-
EUVD-2023-25955 - Assigner
- microsoft
- Published
- Jan 10, 2023, 12:00:00 AM
- Updated
- Jan 1, 2025, 12:36:25 AM
- EUVD base score (CVSS 3.1)
-
7.8 / 10
CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H/E:U/RL:O/RC:C - EUVD-reported EPSS
- 0.9300
- Vendors
- Microsoft
- Products
-
3D Builder (20.0.0 <20.0.1)
- Aliases
-
GHSA-xgph-j3rr-ghx9
ENISA description: 3D Builder Remote Code Execution Vulnerability
EUVD references (1)
Microsoft Security Response Center MSRC
Microsoft's vendor-authoritative record from the Security Update Guide — its own CVSS score, impact, severity rating, exploit assessment, and KB-article fixes. Refreshed 2026-08-12 01:01 UTC (source: CVRF).
- MS severity
- Important
- Impact
- Remote Code Execution
- MS CVSS base score
- 7.8 / 10 (temporal 6.8)
CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H/E:U/RL:O/RC:C - Exploit assessment
- Publicly Disclosed:No;Exploited:No;Latest Software Release:Exploitation Less Likely;DOS:N/A
- Release
- 2023-Jan
Microsoft remediations / KB articles (1)
- More Information — Vendor Fix / Security Update (fixed build 20.0.1)
Microsoft FAQ (3)
According to the CVSS metric, the attack vector is local (AV:L). Why does the CVE title indicate that this is a remote code execution?
The word Remote in the title refers to the location of the attacker. This type of exploit is sometimes referred to as Arbitrary Code Execution (ACE). The attack itself is carried out locally.
For example, when the score indicates that the Attack Vector is Local and User Interaction is Required, this could describe an exploit in which an attacker, through social engineering, convinces a victim to download and open a specially crafted file from a website which leads to a local attack on their computer.
According to the CVSS metric, user interaction is required (UI:R). What interaction would the user have to do?
An attacker must send the user a malicious file and convince them to open it.
How do I get the update for a Windows App?
The Microsoft Store will automatically update affected customers.
It is possible for customers to disable automatic updates for the Microsoft Store. The Microsoft Store will not automatically install this update for those customers. You can get the update through the store by following this guide: Get updates for apps and games in Microsoft Store. Be sure to select the tab for the operating system installed on your device to search for updates.
Affected products (1)
| Vendor | Product | Versions | Platforms |
|---|---|---|---|
| Microsoft | 3D Builder |
20.0.0 (affected)
|
Unknown |
Affected products — CPE 2.3 (1) NVD
NVD's normalized CPE 2.3 matchers, used by vendor tools (vulnerability scanners, asset managers) for automated detection. Compare with the CNA's free-text "Affected products" section above.
cpe:2.3:a:microsoft:3d_builder:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
Vendor references (1)
References embedded in the original CVE record by the assigning CNA.
- 3D Builder Remote Code Execution Vulnerability vendor-advisory
Web references (2)
DuckDuckGo results ranked by threat-intel / vendor advisory domains. Generated by the 🔎 Find references (web) button above — same flow as the Remediations search.
NVD-tagged references (2)
Reference list NVD curates from the CNA record, vendor advisories, and third-party reports. The tag chips below are NVD's analyst-assigned categories.
- https://msrc.microsoft.com/update-guide/vulnerability/CVE-2023-21788 secure@microsoft.com PatchVendor Advisory
- https://msrc.microsoft.com/update-guide/vulnerability/CVE-2023-21788 af854a3a-2127-422b-91ae-364da2661108 PatchVendor Advisory
Remediations (14)
Remediations are stored against the linked Threat row; the list below is deduplicated across both pages.
-
web:blog.qualys.com
Key Takeaways RedSun is a critical zero-day vulnerability in Microsoft Defender that allows low-privileged users to gain SYSTEM access No patch is currently available, leaving all Defender-enabled Windows systems potentially exposed Qualys VMDR detects affected assets instantly (QID 92382) TruRisk™ Eliminate enables immediate mitigation , removing exploitability without waiting for a fix ...
2026-06-04 12:45 UTC -
web:support.apple.com
This document describes the security content of iOS 18.7.8 and iPadOS 18.7.8.
2026-06-04 12:45 UTC -
web:nvd.nist.gov
The NVD is the U.S. government repository of standards based vulnerability management data represented using the Security Content Automation Protocol (SCAP). This data enables automation of vulnerability management, security measurement, and compliance. The NVD includes databases of security checklist references, security-related software flaws, product names, and impact metrics. For ...
2026-06-04 12:45 UTC -
web:access.redhat.com
Learn about our open source products, services, and company. You are here
2026-06-04 12:45 UTC -
web:portal.msrc.microsoft.com
The Security Update Guide provides information on the latest Microsoft security updates, helping users understand and address potential vulnerabilities effectively.
2026-05-22 05:46 UTC -
web:superops.com
Master vulnerability patching to secure your systems. Explore the process, key challenges, and best practices to prevent data breaches and attacks.
2026-05-22 05:46 UTC -
web:www.bleepingcomputer.com
Microsoft has released Windows 11 KB5079473 and KB5078883 cumulative updates for versions 25H2/24H2 and 23H2 to fix security vulnerabilities, bugs, and add new features.
2026-05-22 05:46 UTC -
web:www.computerworld.com
Each month, the team at Readiness analyzes the latest Patch Tuesday updates from Microsoft and provides detailed, actionable testing guidance. The company's Patch Tuesday release for February ...
2026-05-22 05:46 UTC -
web:www.manageengine.com
Windows Updates on Security Patches Windows updates are important releases like software updates, Windows security patches, Windows patch updates, hotfixes, and security updates done by Microsoft periodically to fix Operating System (Windows 7, 10, Windows Server 2016 etc.) or Windows Software/Application related issues.
2026-05-22 05:46 UTC -
web:www.oracle.com
This Critical Patch Update contains 481 new security patches across the product families listed below. Please note that an MOS note summarizing the content of this Critical Patch Update and other Oracle Software Security Assurance activities is located at April 2026 Critical Patch Update: Executive Summary and Analysis.
2026-05-22 05:46 UTC -
web:www.watchguard.com
WatchGuard Patch Management is an add-on module that helps organizations identify, prioritize, and deploy security patches across operating systems and third-party applications. It supports Windows, macOS, and Linux workstations and servers, as well as hundreds of third-party applications, helping reduce the attack surface, improve patch consistency, and strengthen overall endpoint security.
2026-05-22 05:46 UTC -
web:dailysecurityreview.com
A critical vulnerability in Fortinet's FortiClient Enterprise Management Server (EMS) software has been discovered and is currently being actively exploited in attacks. Security researchers have released a proof-of-concept (PoC) exploit for this vulnerability.
2026-05-22 05:46 UTC -
web:knowledge.broadcom.com
8. Reporting Compliance for Patch Management: Found on the Console > Reports > All Reports > Software > Patch Management > Compliance Run the Windows Compliance by Bulletin, Computer or Update to view vulnerabilities in the environment. These reports can be found in Home> Patch Management> Compliance and Remediation Caution!
2026-05-22 05:46 UTC -
web:nvd.nist.gov
An official website of the United States government Here's how you know
2026-05-22 05:46 UTC
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Raw JSON
The full cvelistV5 record. Download as CVE-2023-21788.json.
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