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
- 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
- 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)
| Vendor | Product | Versions | Platforms |
|---|---|---|---|
| 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.
- Windows Backup Service Elevation of Privilege Vulnerability vendor-advisory
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.
- 5022282 msrc
- 5022286 msrc
- 5022287 msrc
- 5022289 msrc
- 5022297 msrc
- 5022303 msrc
- 5022338 msrc
- 5022339 msrc
- 5022338 msrc
- 5022339 msrc
- MSRC update guide: CVE-2023-21752 msrc
- https://www.cve.org/CVERecord?id=CVE-2023-21752 rapid7:www.cve.org
- https://attackerkb.com/topics/CVE-2023-21752 rapid7:attackerkb.com
- https://support.microsoft.com/help/5022282 rapid7:support.microsoft.com
- https://support.microsoft.com/help/5022286 rapid7:support.microsoft.com
- https://support.microsoft.com/help/5022287 rapid7:support.microsoft.com
- https://support.microsoft.com/help/5022289 rapid7:support.microsoft.com
- https://support.microsoft.com/help/5022297 rapid7:support.microsoft.com
- https://support.microsoft.com/help/5022303 rapid7:support.microsoft.com
- http://cwe.mitre.org/data/definitions/284.html rapid7:cwe.mitre.org
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-2023-21752 secure@microsoft.com
- https://msrc.microsoft.com/update-guide/vulnerability/CVE-2023-21752 af854a3a-2127-422b-91ae-364da2661108
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 -
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web:www.secure.com
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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
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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.
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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.
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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 ...
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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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