CVE-2023-35311
Microsoft Outlook contains a security feature bypass vulnerability that allows an attacker to bypass the Microsoft Outlook Security Notice prompt.
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- CVSS score
- 8.8 High
- CVSS vector
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H- CISA KEV
- Yes — actively exploited (added 2023-07-11, remediation due 2023-08-01)
- Weakness (CWE)
- CWE-367
- Published
- 2023-07-11
- Last modified
- 2026-06-17
- NVD status
- Analyzed
Description
Microsoft Outlook contains a security feature bypass vulnerability that allows an attacker to bypass the Microsoft Outlook Security Notice prompt.
Affected products
- microsoft 365 apps
- microsoft office
- microsoft office long term servicing channel
- microsoft outlook
Affected ranges per NVD CPE data; confirm exact versions in the vendor advisory.
Required action (CISA)
Apply updates per vendor instructions or discontinue use of the product if updates are unavailable. Federal remediation deadline: 2023-08-01.
How to prioritize this
This vulnerability is on the CISA KEV list, meaning it is being actively exploited — treat it as urgent regardless of the raw CVSS number. Use the live CVE lookup for the latest NVD data, and the CVSS 3.1 calculator to model your own environmental score.
References
- https://msrc.microsoft.com/update-guide/vulnerability/CVE-2023-35311
- https://www.cisa.gov/known-exploited-vulnerabilities-catalog?field_cve=CVE-2023-35311
FAQ
Is CVE-2023-35311 actively exploited?
Yes. CISA added CVE-2023-35311 to its Known Exploited Vulnerabilities (KEV) catalog on 2023-07-11, with a federal remediation deadline of 2023-08-01. A KEV listing means real-world exploitation is confirmed, so patching this should be prioritized above many higher-CVSS bugs that aren't being exploited.
What is the CVSS score of CVE-2023-35311?
CVE-2023-35311 has a CVSS base score of 8.8 (High). Its vector string is CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H.
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