CVE-2023-35311
HIGHCISA KEVEPSS 96th pctlDescription
Microsoft Outlook Security Feature Bypass Vulnerability
How to fix
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Remediation is compiled from vendor and distribution security advisories. Always confirm against the linked source for your exact version and platform.
CVSS v3 Vector
Exploitability
Impact
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
Exploit Intelligence
Very high risk: more likely to be exploited than 96% of all known CVEs.
Microsoft Outlook Security Feature Bypass Vulnerability
Microsoft Outlook contains a security feature bypass vulnerability that allows an attacker to bypass the Microsoft Outlook Security Notice prompt.
Apply updates per vendor instructions or discontinue use of the product if updates are unavailable.
Remediation due: 2023-08-01
References
Related Vulnerabilities
Other CWE-367 (TOCTOU Race Condition) vulnerabilities, ordered by exploit likelihood. View all
| CVE | Severity | CVSS | EPSS | Exploited | Fix |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CVE-2022-36980 | High | 8.1 | 83% | - | Fix |
| CVE-2024-30088 | High | 7.0 | 68% | KEV + Ransom | Fix |
| CVE-2004-0594 | Medium | 5.1 | 55% | - | Fix |
| CVE-2024-50379 | Critical | 9.8 | 44% | - | Fix |
| CVE-2023-38146 | High | 8.8 | 39% | - | Fix |
| CVE-2024-0132 | Critical | 9.0 | 38% | - | Fix |
Common questions
How do I fix CVE-2023-35311?
Published advisories record a fix for 3 affected products. The "How to fix" section on this page lists the fixed version and source advisory for each one, so apply the entry matching what you actually run.
Is CVE-2023-35311 being actively exploited?
Yes. CVE-2023-35311 is listed in the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities catalog, which means exploitation has been observed in the wild. US federal agencies were required to remediate it by 2023-08-01. Treat it as a priority whatever its CVSS score says.
How severe is CVE-2023-35311?
CVE-2023-35311 has a CVSS v3 base score of 8.8, rated high. CVSS rates the technical impact if the vulnerability is exploited, not how likely that is, so weigh it alongside the exploit-prediction score when you decide what to patch first.
What does CVE-2023-35311 affect?
Published advisories record a fix for Microsoft Outlook 2013 (Microsoft), Microsoft Outlook 2013 RT Service Pack 1 (Microsoft), Microsoft Outlook 2016 (Microsoft). Only products with a sourced advisory are listed, so treat this as what we can cite rather than a complete inventory.
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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.