CVE-2023-32049CISA KEV

Microsoft Windows Defender SmartScreen Security Feature Bypass Vulnerability

Severity unknownCVSS unknownCheck the vendor advisory for fixed versions

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Microsoft Windows Defender SmartScreen contains a security feature bypass vulnerability that allows an attacker to bypass the Open File - Security Warning prompt.

Product: Windows
Added to KEV: 11 Jul 2023
Federal remediation due: 1 Aug 2023
Known ransomware use: Not reported

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23 Oct 2026 · 09:33:49 UTC Source coverage: cisa-kevIncomplete → Current
23 Oct 2026 · 08:31:50 UTC Source coverage: cisa-kevCurrent → Incomplete

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CVE-2023-32049 · CVE overview and exploitation status

cve-program · CVE-2023-32049

https://msrc.microsoft.com/update-guide/vulnerability/CVE-2023-32049

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Microsoft Windows Defender SmartScreen Security Feature Bypass Vulnerability · CISA KEV deadline · 1 Aug 2023
Microsoft Windows Defender SmartScreen Security Feature Bypass Vulnerability · Added to CISA KEV · 11 Jul 2023