Permissions, Privileges, and Access Controls in Microsoft products - CVE-2023-33148
Published: July 11, 2023 / Updated: October 25, 2024
Vulnerability identifier: #VU78075
CSH Severity: Low
CVSS v4: 8.5 [CVSS:4.0/AV:L/AC:L/AT:N/PR:L/UI:N/VC:H/VI:H/VA:H/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N]
CVE-ID: CVE-2023-33148
CWE-ID: CWE-264
Exploitation vector: Local access
Exploit availability:
Public exploit is available
Vulnerability details
The vulnerability allows a local user to escalate privileges on the system.
The vulnerability exists due to application does not properly impose security restrictions in the Microsoft Office, which leads to security restrictions bypass and privilege escalation.
Affected software
Microsoft Office LTSC
Microsoft 365 Apps for Enterprise
Microsoft Office
Microsoft 365 Apps for Enterprise
Microsoft Office
How to mitigate CVE-2023-33148
Install updates from vendor's website.