CVE-2023-24880β€”Microsoft Windows SmartScreen Security Feature Bypass Vulnerability

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2023-03-14 Β· last modified June 21, 2025

Metadata

CVE ID:
CVE-2023-24880
Project:
Microsoft
Product:
Windows
Date Added:
2023-03-14
Due Date:
2023-04-04
Last Updated:
June 21, 2025

Vulnerability Name

Microsoft Windows SmartScreen Security Feature Bypass Vulnerability

Description

Microsoft Windows SmartScreen contains a security feature bypass vulnerability that could allow an attacker to evade Mark of the Web (MOTW) defenses via a specially crafted malicious file.

Known To Be Used in Ransomware Campaigns?

Ransomware Status:
KNOWN

Action

Apply updates per vendor instructions.

Additional Notes

  • https://msrc.microsoft.com/update-guide/en-US/vulnerability/CVE-2023-24880
  • https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2023-24880

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