CVE-2023-28235

Windows Lock Screen Security Feature Bypass Vulnerability

Description

Windows Lock Screen Security Feature Bypass Vulnerability

6.8

CVSS

Severity: Medium

CVSS 3.1 •

EPSS 0.15%

Vendor Advisory microsoft.com

Affected: Microsoft Windows 10 Version 1809

Affected: Microsoft Windows Server 2019

Affected: Microsoft Windows Server 2019 (Server Core installation)

Affected: Microsoft Windows 10 Version 20H2

Affected: Microsoft Windows 10 Version 21H2

Affected: Microsoft Windows 10 Version 22H2

References

Link	Tags
https://msrc.microsoft.com/update-guide/vulnerability/CVE-2023-28235	patch vendor advisory

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2023-28235?: CVE-2023-28235 has been scored as a medium severity vulnerability.
How to fix CVE-2023-28235?: To fix CVE-2023-28235, make sure you are using an up-to-date version of the affected component(s) by checking the vendor release notes. As for now, there are no other specific guidelines available.
Is CVE-2023-28235 being actively exploited in the wild?: As for now, there are no information to confirm that CVE-2023-28235 is being actively exploited. According to its EPSS score, there is a ~0% probability that this vulnerability will be exploited by malicious actors in the next 30 days.
What software or system is affected by CVE-2023-28235?: CVE-2023-28235 affects Microsoft Windows 10 Version 1809, Microsoft Windows 10 Version 1809, Microsoft Windows Server 2019, Microsoft Windows Server 2019 (Server Core installation), Microsoft Windows 10 Version 20H2, Microsoft Windows 10 Version 21H2, Microsoft Windows 10 Version 22H2.

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