CVE-2023-21789
📛 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-369 - 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-2023-21789.json
- Linked Threat
- CVE-2023-21789 — 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
- 57.06% vs all CVEs — higher = more likely to be exploited, as of 2026-07-31
NVD / KEV / EPSS data refreshed 2026-08-01 12:18 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-2023-25956 - 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
- 1.9500
- Vendors
- Microsoft
- Products
-
3D Builder (20.0.0 <20.0.1)
- Aliases
-
GHSA-x3gc-2q27-cx8r
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-2023-21789 secure@microsoft.com PatchVendor Advisory
- https://msrc.microsoft.com/update-guide/vulnerability/CVE-2023-21789 af854a3a-2127-422b-91ae-364da2661108 PatchVendor Advisory
Remediations (15)
Remediations are stored against the linked Threat row; the list below is deduplicated across both pages.
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web:www.manageengine.com
Patch management software for enterprises Patch Manager Plus, the automated patching component of Endpoint Central, offers comprehensive patch management by staying on top of compliance, addressing security vulnerabilities, and enhancing system stability.
2026-06-04 02:43 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 02:43 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 02:43 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 02:43 UTC -
web:www.watchguard.com
Patch management is critical to ensuring compliance. With visibility into asset vulnerability inventory, missing security patches, service packs, and non-security related patches, WatchGuard Patch Management improves security and helps satisfy regulatory requirements.
2026-06-04 02:43 UTC -
web:access.redhat.com
Learn about our open source products, services, and company. You are here
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.cve.org
At cve .org, we provide the authoritative reference method for publicly known information-security vulnerabilities and exposures
2026-05-22 05:46 UTC -
web:www.manageengine.com
Patch ID: A unique reference ID for every patch . Bulletin ID: The advisory article provided by the vendor which contains information about the vulnerability and patch availability.
2026-05-22 05:46 UTC -
web:www.oracle.com
Critical Security Patch Updates Critical Security Patch Updates provide security patches for supported Oracle on-premises products. A Critical Security Patch Update provides targeted, high-priority security fixes in a smaller, more focused format, making them easier to apply with minimal disruption.
2026-05-22 05:46 UTC -
web:source.android.com
This Section contains the available Android Security Bulletins, which provide fixes for possible issues affecting Android devices.
2026-05-22 05:46 UTC -
web:attack.mitre.org
This mitigation can be implemented through the following measures: Regular Operating System Updates Implementation: Apply the latest Windows security updates monthly using WSUS (Windows Server Update Services) or a similar patch management solution. Configure systems to check for updates automatically and schedule reboots during maintenance ...
2026-05-22 05:46 UTC -
web:cyberpress.org
The third vulnerability, CVE -2026-44791 (GHSA-wrwr-h859-xh2r), is particularly alarming because it represents a patch bypass. It circumvents the previously issued fix for GHSA-hqr4-h3xv-9m3r in the XML node, reintroducing prototype pollution through a different code path. When chained with additional nodes, this too can escalate to RCE on the host.
2026-05-22 05:46 UTC -
web:cybersecuritynews.com
Google released a critical Chrome update fixing multiple high-risk vulnerabilities that could enable arbitrary code execution.
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
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The full cvelistV5 record. Download as CVE-2023-21789.json.
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