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CVE-2023-21752

📛 CVE Title

Windows Backup Service Elevation of Privilege Vulnerability

Description

Windows Backup Service Elevation of Privilege Vulnerability

Overview

State
PUBLISHED
Assigner (CNA)
microsoft
CVSS severity
HIGH
CVSS score
CVSS 7.1 / 10 7.1 7.1 / 10
CVSS vector
CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:H/A:H/E:U/RL:O/RC:C
Effective score
7.1 / 10 HIGH source: CNA overview
MSRC score
7.1 / 10 HIGH MS rating: Important · Elevation of Privilege
CWE(s)
CWE-284
Reserved
2022-12-13
Published
2023-01-10 08:00 UTC
Last updated
2023-01-10 08:00 UTC
Source
https://raw.githubusercontent.com/CVEProject/cvelistV5/main/cves/2023/21xxx/CVE-2023-21752.json
Linked Threat
CVE-2023-21752 — Windows Backup Service Elevation of Privilege 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 22:15:18 UTC
NVD last modified
2026-06-17 05:33:53 UTC
NVD CVSS v3.1
CVSS 7.1 / 10 7.1 7.1 / 10 HIGH source: secure@microsoft.com
NVD CVSS vector
CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:H/A:H
Exploitability subscore
1.8 / 10
Impact subscore
5.2 / 10
EPSS score
0.0533 (probability of exploitation in next 30 days)
EPSS percentile
91.79% vs all CVEs — higher = more likely to be exploited, as of 2026-08-01

NVD / KEV / EPSS data refreshed 2026-08-02 04:34 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-2023-25919
Assigner
microsoft
Published
Jan 10, 2023, 12:00:00 AM
Updated
Jan 1, 2025, 12:36:01 AM
EUVD base score (CVSS 3.1)
7.1 / 10
CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:H/A:H/E:U/RL:O/RC:C
EUVD-reported EPSS
32.8100
Vendors
Microsoft
Products
Windows 10 Version 22H2 (10.0.19045.0 <10.0.19045.2486)
Windows 11 version 21H2 (10.0.0 <10.0.22000.1455)
Windows 7 Service Pack 1 (6.1.0 <6.1.7601.26321)
Windows 10 Version 1809 (10.0.0 <10.0.17763.3887)
Windows 10 Version 21H2 (10.0.19043.0 <10.0.19044.2486)
Windows 10 Version 1507 (10.0.10240.0 <10.0.10240.19685)
Windows 11 version 22H2 (10.0.22621.0 <10.0.22621.1105)
Windows 10 Version 1607 (10.0.14393.0 <10.0.14393.5648)
Windows 10 Version 1809 (10.0.17763.0 <10.0.17763.3887)
Windows 7 (6.1.0 <6.1.7601.26321)
Windows 10 Version 20H2 (10.0.0 <10.0.19042.2486)
Aliases
GHSA-4v5x-38hq-2rvf

ENISA description: Windows Backup Service Elevation of Privilege 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 01:00 UTC (source: CVRF).

MS severity
Important
Impact
Elevation of Privilege
MS CVSS base score
7.1 / 10 (temporal 6.2)
CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:H/A:H/E:U/RL:O/RC:C
Exploit assessment
Publicly Disclosed:No;Exploited:No;Latest Software Release:Exploitation Less Likely;Older Software Release:Exploitation More Likely;DOS:N/A
Release
2023-Jan
Microsoft remediations / KB articles (13)
  • 5022282 — Vendor Fix / Security Update (fixed build 10.0.19045.2486)
  • 5022282 — Update
  • 5022303 — Vendor Fix / Security Update (fixed build 10.0.22621.1105)
  • 5022303 — Update
  • 5022287 — Vendor Fix / Security Update (fixed build 10.0.22000.1455)
  • 5022286 — Vendor Fix / Security Update (fixed build 10.0.17763.3887)
  • 5022286 — Update
  • 5022289 — Vendor Fix / Security Update (fixed build 10.0.14393.5648)
  • 5022338 — Vendor Fix / Monthly Rollup (fixed build 6.1.7601.26321)
  • 5022338 — Update
  • 5022339 — Vendor Fix / Security Only (fixed build 6.1.7601.26321)
  • 5022339 — Update
  • 5022297 — Vendor Fix / Security Update (fixed build 10.0.10240.19685)
Microsoft FAQ (2)

According to the CVSS metrics, successful exploitation of this vulnerability could lead to no loss of confidentiality (C:N) but have major impact on integrity (I:H) and on availability (A:H). What does that mean for this vulnerability?

This vulnerability does not allow disclosure of any confidential information, but could allow an attacker to delete data that could include data that results in the service being unavailable.

What privileges could be gained by an attacker who successfully exploited this vulnerability?

An attacker who successfully exploited this vulnerability could gain SYSTEM privileges.

Affected products (11)

VendorProductVersionsPlatforms
Microsoft Windows 10 Version 22H2 10.0.19045.0 (affected) ARM64-based Systems, 32-bit Systems, x64-based Systems
Microsoft Windows 11 version 22H2 10.0.22621.0 (affected) ARM64-based Systems, x64-based Systems
Microsoft Windows 10 Version 21H2 10.0.19043.0 (affected) ARM64-based Systems, 32-bit Systems, x64-based Systems
Microsoft Windows 11 version 21H2 10.0.0 (affected) x64-based Systems, ARM64-based Systems
Microsoft Windows 10 Version 20H2 10.0.0 (affected) 32-bit Systems, ARM64-based Systems
Microsoft Windows 10 Version 1809 10.0.17763.0 (affected) 32-bit Systems, x64-based Systems
Microsoft Windows 10 Version 1809 10.0.0 (affected) ARM64-based Systems
Microsoft Windows 10 Version 1607 10.0.14393.0 (affected) 32-bit Systems, x64-based Systems
Microsoft Windows 7 Service Pack 1 6.1.0 (affected) x64-based Systems
Microsoft Windows 10 Version 1507 10.0.10240.0 (affected) x64-based Systems, 32-bit Systems
Microsoft Windows 7 6.1.0 (affected) 32-bit Systems

Affected products — CPE 2.3 (13) 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.

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Vendor references (1)

References embedded in the original CVE record by the assigning CNA.

Web references (20)

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.

Remediations (17)

Remediations are stored against the linked Threat row; the list below is deduplicated across both pages.

  • web:www.oracle.com

    This Critical Patch Update contains 374 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 October 2025 Critical Patch Update: Executive Summary and Analysis.

    2026-06-04 09:14 UTC
  • web:nvd.nist.gov

    Vulnerabilities All vulnerabilities in the NVD have been assigned a CVE identifier and thus, abide by the definition below. CVE defines a vulnerability as: "A weakness in the computational logic (e.g., code) found in software and hardware components that, when exploited, results in a negative impact to confidentiality, integrity, or availability. Mitigation of the vulnerabilities in this ...

    2026-06-04 09:14 UTC
  • web:www.rapid7.com

    Microsoft is publishing 66 new vulnerabilities today, which is far fewer than we've come to expect in recent months. However, the lone zero-day vulnerability this month demands attention.

    2026-06-04 09:14 UTC
  • web:www.microsoft.com

    Security Update Guide Notifications Microsoft's free Security Update Guide Notifications provide links to security-related software updates and notification of re-released security updates. These notifications are sent via email throughout the month as needed.

    2026-06-04 09:14 UTC
  • web:support.servicenow.com

    Overview The advisories below document publicly disclosed Common Vulnerabilities and Exposures ( CVEs ) in the Now Platform by ServiceNow. Because ServiceNow uses various methods to communicate vulnerability information, patches, and other fixes, customers should review family, security patch , and hotfix release notes, which are available at https://docs.servicenow.com, for a complete list of ...

    2026-06-04 09:14 UTC
  • web:www.oracle.com

    This Critical Patch Update contains 318 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 January 2025 Critical Patch Update: Executive Summary and Analysis.

    2026-06-04 09:14 UTC
  • web:gemini.google.com

    Meet Gemini, Google's AI assistant. Get help with writing, planning, brainstorming, and more. Experience the power of generative AI.

    2026-06-04 09:14 UTC
  • web:www.secure.com

    Learn the difference between vulnerability remediation and mitigation , and how a risk-based strategy can strengthen your security posture.

    2026-05-22 05:46 UTC
  • web:www.securityweek.com

    Microsoft has rolled out fixes for 83 vulnerabilities in its products, including a critical bug, but none of them require urgent attention.

    2026-05-22 05:46 UTC
  • web:www.ultimatewindowssecurity.com

    How to Detect Pass-the-Hash Attacks Blog Series Come meet Randy in Orlando at Microsoft Ignite at Quest's Booth #1818 Detecting Pass-the-Hash with Honeypots Catch Malware Hiding in WMI with Sysmon For of all sad words of tongue or pen, the saddest are these: 'We weren't logging' Experimenting with Windows Security: Controls for Enforcing Policies Sysmon Event IDs 1, 6, 7 Report All the ...

    2026-05-22 05:46 UTC
  • web:zecurit.com

    Get the complete breakdown of Microsoft's May 2026 Patch Tuesday. We analyze the latest security updates and all critical CVEs .

    2026-05-22 05:46 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:translate.google.com

    Google's service, offered free of charge, instantly translates words, phrases, and web pages between English and over 100 other languages.

    2026-05-22 05:46 UTC
  • web:www.bugcrowd.com

    Vulnerability mitigation is typically considered a temporary or interim solution. While mitigation measures can reduce the immediate risk associated with vulnerabilities, they may not provide a permanent fix . Organizations should aim to prioritize and plan for complete vulnerability remediation whenever feasible and allocate resources accordingly.

    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.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.pcworld.com

    This month's Patch Tuesday includes an actively exploited Office zero-day vulnerability and several critical RCE bugs in Windows and Remote Desktop.

    2026-05-22 05:46 UTC

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The full cvelistV5 record. Download as CVE-2023-21752.json.

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