Windows Malicious Software Removal Tool
CVE-2023-21725 — Windows Malicious Software Removal Tool Elevation of Privilege Vulnerability
Executive Summary
None
Overview
6.3
CVSS MEDIUM
Important
MS Severity
Not Exploited
MS Exploit Status
Exploitation Unlikely
MS Exploit Likelihood
CVSS Vector
CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:H/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:H/A:H/E:U/RL:O/RC:C
ATTACK VECTOR
Local
ATTACK COMPLEXITY
High
PRIVILEGES REQUIRED
Low
USER INTERACTION
None
SCOPE
Unchanged
CONFIDENTIALITY
None
INTEGRITY
High
AVAILABILITY
High
EXPLOIT CODE MATURITY
Unproven
REMEDIATION LEVEL
Official Fix
REPORT CONFIDENCE
Confirmed
Temporal Score: 5.5
EPSS Score
0.00378
probability of exploitation in the next 30 days
0.29395 percentile - updated 2026-06-21
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Affected Products
2 affected products
| Product | KB Article | Severity | Impact | Restart Required |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Windows Malicious Software Removal Tool 32-bit | 891716 (Security Update) |
Important | Elevation of Privilege | No |
| Windows Malicious Software Removal Tool 64-bit | 891716 (Security Update) |
Important | Elevation of Privilege | No |
Patches
1 patch
| Article | Type | Restart |
|---|---|---|
891716 |
Security Update | No |
Known Exploits
No known exploits have been linked for this CVE yet. When available, exploit references will be sourced from public repositories and may be unverified, incomplete, or non-functional. Always review code carefully before use in any environment.
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