CVE-2023-21785
📛 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)
-
CWE-122 - 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-2023-21785.json
- Linked Threat
- CVE-2023-21785 — 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 05:33:58 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
- 57.06% vs all CVEs — higher = more likely to be exploited, as of 2026-07-31
NVD / KEV / EPSS data refreshed 2026-08-01 00:26 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-2023-25952 - Assigner
- microsoft
- Published
- Jan 10, 2023, 12:00:00 AM
- Updated
- Jan 1, 2025, 12:36:24 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
- 1.9500
- Vendors
- Microsoft
- Products
-
3D Builder (20.0.0 <20.0.1)
- Aliases
-
GHSA-2rx5-9p2p-hqx4
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-2023-21785 secure@microsoft.com PatchVendor Advisory
- https://msrc.microsoft.com/update-guide/vulnerability/CVE-2023-21785 af854a3a-2127-422b-91ae-364da2661108 PatchVendor Advisory
Remediations (16)
Remediations are stored against the linked Threat row; the list below is deduplicated across both pages.
-
web:cheatsheetseries.owasp.org
Virtual Patching Cheat Sheet Introduction The goal with this cheat Sheet is to present a concise virtual patching framework that organizations can follow to maximize the timely implementation of mitigation protections. Definition: Virtual Patching A security policy enforcement layer which prevents and reports the exploitation attempt of a known vulnerability. The virtual patch works when the ...
2026-06-04 12:14 UTC -
web:cybersecuritynews.com
Microsoft's May 2026 Patch Tuesday lands with a heavy enterprise focus, fixing 120 vulnerabilities across Windows, Office, Azure, developer tools, and Microsoft 365 apps, including 29 remote code execution (RCE) flaws rated Critical.
2026-06-04 12:14 UTC -
web:support.microsoft.com
This out-of-band Hotpatch update for Windows 11, version 25H2 and 24H2 (KB5078167), improves functionality, performance, and reliability. To learn more about differences between security updates, optional non-security preview updates, out-of-band (OOB) updates, and continuous innovation, see Windows monthly updates explained. For information on Windows update terminology, see the different ...
2026-06-04 12:14 UTC -
web:techdocs.broadcom.com
Patch Category Security Patch Severity Critical Host Reboot Required Yes Virtual Machine Migration or Shutdown Required Yes Affected Hardware N/A Affected Software N/A Affected VIBs Included VMware_bootbank_esxio-update_8..3-.60.24585383 VMware_bootbank_loadesxio_8..3-.60.24585383 PRs Fixed N/A CVE numbers N/A Due to their dependency on the ...
2026-06-04 12:14 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 12:14 UTC -
web:zecurit.com
Get the complete breakdown of Microsoft's June 2026 Patch Tuesday. We analyze the latest security updates and all critical CVEs .
2026-06-04 12:14 UTC -
web:www.securityweek.com
Microsoft has announced mitigations for CVE -2026-45585, a BitLocker bypass triggered via FsTx in Windows Recovery.
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.helpnetsecurity.com
Microsoft is working on a fix for CVE -2026-45585 (aka "Yellowkey"), a vulnerability that can be used to bypass Windows' BitLocker protection.
2026-05-22 05:46 UTC -
web:www.lansweeper.com
Which vulnerabilities, issues, and other things did Microsoft update? Discover what's new using Lansweeper's Patch Tuesday November 2025 summary.
2026-05-22 05:46 UTC -
web:www.linkedin.com
Microsoft Security Response Center has issued an emergency mitigation for a newly disclosed BitLocker bypass vulnerability known as "YellowKey," after security researchers publicly released ...
2026-05-22 05:46 UTC -
web:www.manageengine.com
Patch Details: The name of the patch and the affected products. Patch Details The following patch details are shown: Patch ID: A unique reference ID for every patch Patch Name: The name of the patch Bulletin ID: The Bulletin ID pertaining to this patch MS Knowledge Base: The knowledge base article corresponding to this patch .
2026-05-22 05:46 UTC -
web:cybersecuritynews.com
No patch has been released yet; Microsoft has instead issued a multi-step manual mitigation guide while a formal security update is prepared. Windows BitLocker Security Bypass The vulnerability originates in WinRE's handling of the BootExecute registry value under HKLM\ControlSet001\Control\Session Manager.
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: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.notebookcheck.net
Microsoft released mitigation steps for YellowKey ( CVE -2026-45585), a BitLocker bypass that grants physical attackers access to encrypted Windows drives.
2026-05-22 05:46 UTC
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The full cvelistV5 record. Download as CVE-2023-21785.json.
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