CVE-2023-36773: Microsoft 3D Builder · Buffer Over-read
Affects Microsoft 3D BuilderSource CVE Database V5
Not known to be exploited · CVSS 7.8 High.
Data as of 26 Oct 2026, 17:16 UTC
- EPSS
- 0.6% chance of exploitation in 30 days – higher than 52% of CVEsExploit Prediction Scoring System: the likelihood attackers will use this flaw soon.
CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H/E:U/RL:O/RC:CExploitation evidence
Disclosed: evidence found.
CVE published 12 Sep 2023
Detectable: no evidence on record.
No public nuclei template indexed
Weaponised: no evidence on record.
No public exploit code indexed in Metasploit or Exploit-DB
Exploited in the wildExploited: no evidence on record.
Not in CISA KEV and no source reports exploitation
Observed by OffSeq MirageSeen by Mirage: no evidence on record.
No attack traffic recorded by OffSeq Mirage sensors
A missing step is not evidence of safety. Sources: cve.org (opens in a new tab), the Metasploit, Exploit-DB and nuclei-templates index as of 26 Oct 2026.
What to do
Affected software
| Product | Affected | Fixed in |
|---|---|---|
| Microsoft 3D Builder | Affected
| Fixed in– |
AI-suggested
- Monitor Microsoft’s official channels for patches addressing CVE-2023-36773 and apply them promptly once released.
- Until patches are available, restrict or disable the use of Microsoft 3D Builder on endpoints, especially in sensitive environments.
- Implement application whitelisting to prevent unauthorized execution of 3D Builder or opening of untrusted files.
- Educate users about the risks of opening files from untrusted or unknown sources, emphasizing caution with 3D model files.
- Employ network segmentation to isolate systems running 3D Builder from critical infrastructure and sensitive data repositories.
- Use endpoint detection and response (EDR) tools to monitor for suspicious activities related to 3D Builder processes.
- Enforce strict file validation and scanning policies for incoming files, including those attached to emails or downloaded from the internet.
- Regularly review and update security policies to include emerging threats related to design and modeling software.
Description
3D Builder Remote Code Execution Vulnerability