CVE-2023-32049β€”Microsoft Windows Defender SmartScreen Security Feature Bypass Vulnerability

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2023-07-11 Β· last modified June 21, 2025

Metadata

CVE ID:
CVE-2023-32049
Project:
Microsoft
Product:
Windows
Date Added:
2023-07-11
Due Date:
2023-08-01
Last Updated:
June 21, 2025

Vulnerability Name

Microsoft Windows Defender SmartScreen Security Feature Bypass Vulnerability

Description

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

Known To Be Used in Ransomware Campaigns?

Ransomware Status:
Unknown

Action

Apply updates per vendor instructions or discontinue use of the product if updates are unavailable.

Additional Notes

  • https://msrc.microsoft.com/update-guide/en-US/vulnerability/CVE-2023-32049
  • https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2023-32049
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