Is CVE-2023-32049 in the CISA KEV catalog?

Yes. CVE-2023-32049 is on the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities list, added 2023-07-11.

What is the CVSS severity of CVE-2023-32049?

CVE-2023-32049 has a CVSS v3 base score of 8.8 (HIGH).

What is the EPSS score for CVE-2023-32049?

CVE-2023-32049 has an EPSS score of 4.40% (90th percentile), estimating the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

CVE & CISA-KEV Catalog

CVE-2023-32049

HIGHCISA KEVEPSS 90th pctl

8.8

CVSS v3

NVD

Description

Windows SmartScreen Security Feature Bypass Vulnerability

CVSS v3 Vector

Exploitability

Attack VectorNetwork

Attack ComplexityLow

Privileges RequiredNone

User InteractionRequired

ScopeUnchanged

Impact

ConfidentialityHigh

IntegrityHigh

AvailabilityHigh

CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H

Exploit Intelligence

4.40%probability of exploitation in 30 days

90thpercentile

High risk: more likely to be exploited than 90% of all known CVEs.

Known Exploited Vulnerability (CISA KEV)

Microsoft Windows Defender SmartScreen Security Feature Bypass Vulnerability

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

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

Remediation due: 2023-08-01

References

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This product uses NVD data but is not endorsed or certified by the NVD. EPSS scores courtesy of FIRST.org (https://www.first.org/epss). Source: CISA KEV Catalog. Data as of 2025-10-28.