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CVE-2023-36773VulnerabilityPublished Updated

CVE-2023-36773: Microsoft 3D Builder · Buffer Over-read

Affects Microsoft 3D BuilderSource CVE Database V5

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Not known to be exploited · CVSS 7.8 High.

Data as of 26 Oct 2026, 08:30 UTC

CVSS 3.1 base score
7.8High
How severe the flaw is on the 0–10 CVSS scale.
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:C

Exploitation evidence

  1. Disclosed: evidence found.

    CVE published 12 Sep 2023

  2. Detectable: no evidence on record.

    No public nuclei template indexed

  3. Weaponised: no evidence on record.

    No public exploit code indexed in Metasploit or Exploit-DB

  4. Exploited in the wild: no evidence on record.

    Not in CISA KEV and no source reports exploitation

  5. Observed by OffSeq 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

ProductAffectedFixed in
Microsoft 3D BuilderAffected
  • =20.0.0
Fixed in–

AI-suggested

1. Monitor Microsoft’s official channels for patches addressing CVE-2023-36773 and apply them promptly once released. 2. Until patches are available, restrict or disable the use of Microsoft 3D Builder on endpoints, especially in sensitive environments. 3. Implement application whitelisting to prevent unauthorized execution of 3D Builder or opening of untrusted files. 4. Educate users about the risks of opening files from untrusted or unknown sources, emphasizing caution with 3D model files. 5. Employ network segmentation to isolate systems running 3D Builder from critical infrastructure and sensitive data repositories. 6. Use endpoint detection and response (EDR) tools to monitor for suspicious activities related to 3D Builder processes. 7. Enforce strict file validation and scanning policies for incoming files, including those attached to emails or downloaded from the internet. 8. Regularly review and update security policies to include emerging threats related to design and modeling software.

Description

3D Builder Remote Code Execution Vulnerability

References

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