CVE-2023-33127
.NET and Visual Studio Elevation of Privilege Vulnerability
.NET and Visual Studio Elevation of Privilege Vulnerability
Attack profile
How easy it is to exploit
- Attack vector
- Network
- Complexity
- High
- Privileges needed
- None
- User interaction
- None
What an attacker can affect
- Confidentiality
- High
- Integrity
- High
- Availability
- High
Exploit likelihood
What each source reports
CVE List Score used
8.1
.NET and Visual Studio Elevation of Privilege Vulnerability
.NET and Visual Studio Elevation of Privilege Vulnerability
- Record
CVE-2023-33127- CVSS 3.1
- 8.1 High
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:H/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H/E:P/RL:O/RC:C - Weakness
- CWE-1220
- Updated
- 2026-11-02
EUVDEUVD-2023-1948
8.1
.NET and Visual Studio Elevation of Privilege Vulnerability
- Record
EUVD-2023-1948- CVSS 3.1
- 8.1 High
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:H/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H/E:P/RL:O/RC:C - Updated
- 2026-11-02
GitHub AdvisoriesGHSA-485r-rp8v-998v
8.1
Microsoft Security Advisory CVE-2023-33127: .NET Remote Code Execution Vulnerability
Microsoft Security Advisory CVE-2023-33127: .NET Remote Code Execution Vulnerability
<a name="executive-summary"></a>Executive summary
Microsoft is releasing this security advisory to provide information about a vulnerability in .NET 7.0 and .NET 6.0. This advisory also provides guidance on what developers can do to update their applications to remove this vulnerability.
A vulnerability exists in .NET applications where the diagnostic server can be exploited to achieve cross-session/cross-user elevation of privilege (EoP) and code execution.
Announcement
Announcement for this issue can be found at https://github.com/dotnet/announcements/issues/263
<a name="mitigation-factors"></a>Mitigation factors
Microsoft has not identified any mitigating factors for this vulnerability.
<a name="affected-software"></a>Affected software
- Any .NET 7.0 application running on .NET 7.0.8 or earlier.
- Any .NET 6.0 application running on .NET 6.0.19 or earlier.
If your application uses the following package versions, ensure you update to the latest version of .NET.
<a name=".NET 7"></a>.NET 7
Package name | Affected version | Patched version ------------ | ---------------- | ------------------------- Microsoft.WindowsDesktop.App.Runtime.win-arm64 | >= 7.0.0, <= 7.0.8 | 7.0.9 Microsoft.WindowsDesktop.App.Runtime.win-x64 | >= 7.0.0, <= 7.0.8 | 7.0.9 Microsoft.WindowsDesktop.App.Runtime.win-x86 | >= 7.0.0, <= 7.0.8 | 7.0.9
<a name=".NET 6"></a>.NET 6
Package name | Affected version | Patched version ------------ | ---------------- | ------------------------- Microsoft.WindowsDesktop.App.Runtime.win-arm64 | >= 6.0.0, <= 6.0.19 | 6.0.20 Microsoft.WindowsDesktop.App.Runtime.win-x64 | >= 6.0.0, <= 6.0.19 | 6.0.20 Microsoft.WindowsDesktop.App.Runtime.win-x86 | >= 6.0.0, <= 6.0.19 | 6.0.20
Advisory FAQ
<a name="how-affected"></a>How do I know if I am affected?
If you have a runtime or SDK with a version listed, or an affected package listed in affected software, you're exposed to the vulnerability.
<a name="how-fix"></a>How do I fix the issue?
- To fix the issue please install the latest version of .NET 6.0 or .NET 7.0. If you have installed one or more .NET SDKs through Visual Studio, Visual Studio will prompt you to update Visual Studio, which will also update your .NET SDKs.
- If you are using one of the affected packages, please update to the patched version listed above.
- If you have .NET 6.0 or greater installed, you can list the versions you have installed by running the
dotnet --infocommand. You will see output like the following;
.NET Core SDK (reflecting any global.json):
Version: 6.0.300
Commit: 8473146e7d
Runtime Environment:
OS Name: Windows
OS Version: 10.0.18363
OS Platform: Windows
RID: win10-x64
Base Path: C:\Program Files\dotnet\sdk\6.0.300\
Host (useful for support):
Version: 6.0.5
Commit: 8473146e7d
.NET Core SDKs installed:
6.0.300 [C:\Program Files\dotnet\sdk]
.NET Core runtimes installed:
Microsoft.AspNetCore.App 6.0.5 [C:\Program Files\dotnet\shared\Microsoft.AspNetCore.App]
Microsoft.NETCore.App 6.0.5 [C:\Program Files\dotnet\shared\Microsoft.NETCore.App]
Microsoft.WindowsDesktop.App 6.0.5 [C:\Program Files\dotnet\shared\Microsoft.WindowsDesktop.App]
To install additional .NET Core runtimes or SDKs:
https://aka.ms/dotnet-download
- If you're using .NET 7.0, you should…
- Record
GHSA-485r-rp8v-998v- CVSS 3.1
- 8.1 High
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:H/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H - Weakness
- CWE-1220
- Updated
- 2026-11-02
NVD
8.1
.NET and Visual Studio Elevation of Privilege Vulnerability
- Record
CVE-2023-33127- CVSS 3.1
- 8.1 High
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:H/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H - Weakness
- CWE-1220
- Updated
- 2026-11-02
OSVALPINE-CVE-2023-33127
8.1
.NET and Visual Studio Elevation of Privilege Vulnerability
- Record
ALPINE-CVE-2023-33127- CVSS 3.1
- 8.1 High
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:H/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H - Updated
- 2026-11-03
OSV
8.1
.NET and Visual Studio Elevation of Privilege Vulnerability
- Record
CVE-2023-33127- CVSS 3.1
- 8.1 High
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:H/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H - Updated
- 2026-11-02
OSVGHSA-485r-rp8v-998v
8.1
Microsoft Security Advisory CVE-2023-33127: .NET Remote Code Execution Vulnerability
Microsoft Security Advisory CVE-2023-33127: .NET Remote Code Execution Vulnerability
<a name="executive-summary"></a>Executive summary
Microsoft is releasing this security advisory to provide information about a vulnerability in .NET 7.0 and .NET 6.0. This advisory also provides guidance on what developers can do to update their applications to remove this vulnerability.
A vulnerability exists in .NET applications where the diagnostic server can be exploited to achieve cross-session/cross-user elevation of privilege (EoP) and code execution.
Announcement
Announcement for this issue can be found at https://github.com/dotnet/announcements/issues/263
<a name="mitigation-factors"></a>Mitigation factors
Microsoft has not identified any mitigating factors for this vulnerability.
<a name="affected-software"></a>Affected software
- Any .NET 7.0 application running on .NET 7.0.8 or earlier.
- Any .NET 6.0 application running on .NET 6.0.19 or earlier.
If your application uses the following package versions, ensure you update to the latest version of .NET.
<a name=".NET 7"></a>.NET 7
Package name | Affected version | Patched version ------------ | ---------------- | ------------------------- Microsoft.WindowsDesktop.App.Runtime.win-arm64 | >= 7.0.0, <= 7.0.8 | 7.0.9 Microsoft.WindowsDesktop.App.Runtime.win-x64 | >= 7.0.0, <= 7.0.8 | 7.0.9 Microsoft.WindowsDesktop.App.Runtime.win-x86 | >= 7.0.0, <= 7.0.8 | 7.0.9
<a name=".NET 6"></a>.NET 6
Package name | Affected version | Patched version ------------ | ---------------- | ------------------------- Microsoft.WindowsDesktop.App.Runtime.win-arm64 | >= 6.0.0, <= 6.0.19 | 6.0.20 Microsoft.WindowsDesktop.App.Runtime.win-x64 | >= 6.0.0, <= 6.0.19 | 6.0.20 Microsoft.WindowsDesktop.App.Runtime.win-x86 | >= 6.0.0, <= 6.0.19 | 6.0.20
Advisory FAQ
<a name="how-affected"></a>How do I know if I am affected?
If you have a runtime or SDK with a version listed, or an affected package listed in affected software, you're exposed to the vulnerability.
<a name="how-fix"></a>How do I fix the issue?
- To fix the issue please install the latest version of .NET 6.0 or .NET 7.0. If you have installed one or more .NET SDKs through Visual Studio, Visual Studio will prompt you to update Visual Studio, which will also update your .NET SDKs.
- If you are using one of the affected packages, please update to the patched version listed above.
- If you have .NET 6.0 or greater installed, you can list the versions you have installed by running the
dotnet --infocommand. You will see output like the following;
.NET Core SDK (reflecting any global.json):
Version: 6.0.300
Commit: 8473146e7d
Runtime Environment:
OS Name: Windows
OS Version: 10.0.18363
OS Platform: Windows
RID: win10-x64
Base Path: C:\Program Files\dotnet\sdk\6.0.300\
Host (useful for support):
Version: 6.0.5
Commit: 8473146e7d
.NET Core SDKs installed:
6.0.300 [C:\Program Files\dotnet\sdk]
.NET Core runtimes installed:
Microsoft.AspNetCore.App 6.0.5 [C:\Program Files\dotnet\shared\Microsoft.AspNetCore.App]
Microsoft.NETCore.App 6.0.5 [C:\Program Files\dotnet\shared\Microsoft.NETCore.App]
Microsoft.WindowsDesktop.App 6.0.5 [C:\Program Files\dotnet\shared\Microsoft.WindowsDesktop.App]
To install additional .NET Core runtimes or SDKs:
https://aka.ms/dotnet-download
- If you're using .NET 7.0, you should…
- Record
GHSA-485r-rp8v-998v- CVSS 3.1
- 8.1 High
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:H/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H - Weakness
- CWE-1220
- Updated
- 2026-11-02
OSVBIT-dotnet-2023-33127 No score
.NET and Visual Studio Elevation of Privilege Vulnerability
.NET and Visual Studio Elevation of Privilege Vulnerability
- Record
BIT-dotnet-2023-33127- Updated
- 2026-11-02
OSVBIT-dotnet-sdk-2023-33127 No score
.NET and Visual Studio Elevation of Privilege Vulnerability
.NET and Visual Studio Elevation of Privilege Vulnerability
- Record
BIT-dotnet-sdk-2023-33127- Updated
- 2026-11-02
Affected products
Affected packages
| Package | Affected | Fixed |
|---|---|---|
Microsoft.WindowsDesktop.App.Runtime.win-arm64NuGet |
7.0.0 up to 7.0.9 | 7.0.9 |
Microsoft.WindowsDesktop.App.Runtime.win-arm64NuGet |
6.0.0 up to 6.0.20 | 6.0.20 |
Microsoft.WindowsDesktop.App.Runtime.win-x64NuGet |
7.0.0 up to 7.0.9 | 7.0.9 |
Microsoft.WindowsDesktop.App.Runtime.win-x64NuGet |
6.0.0 up to 6.0.20 | 6.0.20 |
Microsoft.WindowsDesktop.App.Runtime.win-x86NuGet |
6.0.0 up to 6.0.20 | 6.0.20 |
Microsoft.WindowsDesktop.App.Runtime.win-x86NuGet |
7.0.0 up to 7.0.9 | 7.0.9 |
dotnet6-buildAlpine:v3.18 |
before 6.0.120-r0 | 6.0.120-r0 |
dotnet6-buildAlpine:v3.19 |
before 6.0.120-r0 | 6.0.120-r0 |
dotnet6-buildAlpine:v3.20 |
before 6.0.120-r0 | 6.0.120-r0 |
dotnet6-runtimeAlpine:v3.18 |
before 6.0.20-r0 | 6.0.20-r0 |
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| Package | Affected | Fixed |
|---|---|---|
dotnet6-runtimeAlpine:v3.19 |
before 6.0.20-r0 | 6.0.20-r0 |
dotnet6-runtimeAlpine:v3.20 |
before 6.0.20-r0 | 6.0.20-r0 |
dotnet7-buildAlpine:v3.18 |
before 7.0.109-r0 | 7.0.109-r0 |
dotnet7-buildAlpine:v3.19 |
before 7.0.109-r0 | 7.0.109-r0 |
dotnet7-runtimeAlpine:v3.18 |
before 7.0.9-r0 | 7.0.9-r0 |
dotnet7-runtimeAlpine:v3.19 |
before 7.0.9-r0 | 7.0.9-r0 |
dotnetBitnami |
6.0.0 up to 6.0.20, 7.0.0 up to 7.0.9 | 6.0.207.0.9 |
dotnet-sdkBitnami |
6.0.0 up to 6.0.20, 7.0.0 up to 7.0.9 | 6.0.207.0.9 |
Microsoft.WindowsDesktop.App.Runtime.win-arm64NuGet |
7.0.0 up to 7.0.9, plus listed versions 7.0.17.0.27.0.37.0.47.0.57.0.77.0.8 |
7.0.9 |
Microsoft.WindowsDesktop.App.Runtime.win-arm64NuGet |
6.0.0 up to 6.0.20, plus listed versions 6.0.16.0.106.0.116.0.126.0.13 Show 13 moreShow less6.0.146.0.156.0.166.0.186.0.196.0.26.0.36.0.46.0.56.0.66.0.76.0.86.0.9 |
6.0.20 |
Microsoft.WindowsDesktop.App.Runtime.win-x64NuGet |
7.0.0 up to 7.0.9, plus listed versions 7.0.17.0.27.0.37.0.47.0.57.0.77.0.8 |
7.0.9 |
Microsoft.WindowsDesktop.App.Runtime.win-x64NuGet |
6.0.0 up to 6.0.20, plus listed versions 6.0.16.0.106.0.116.0.126.0.13 Show 13 moreShow less6.0.146.0.156.0.166.0.186.0.196.0.26.0.36.0.46.0.56.0.66.0.76.0.86.0.9 |
6.0.20 |
Microsoft.WindowsDesktop.App.Runtime.win-x86NuGet |
6.0.0 up to 6.0.20, plus listed versions 6.0.16.0.106.0.116.0.126.0.13 Show 13 moreShow less6.0.146.0.156.0.166.0.186.0.196.0.26.0.36.0.46.0.56.0.66.0.76.0.86.0.9 |
6.0.20 |
Microsoft.WindowsDesktop.App.Runtime.win-x86NuGet |
7.0.0 up to 7.0.9, plus listed versions 7.0.17.0.27.0.37.0.47.0.57.0.77.0.8 |
7.0.9 |
History
| Recorded | Changed | Sources |
|---|---|---|
| affected, aliases, references | OSV | |
| first indexed | CVE List, EUVD, GitHub Advisories, NVD, OSV |
Dates are when Every CVE recorded each change. Upstream dates may differ.
In short
CVE-2023-33127 is a high vulnerability (CVSS 8.1) in Microsoft .net, published July 11, 2023. No source lists public exploit code. EPSS puts the chance of exploitation in the next 30 days at 1.88%, the 79th percentile. Fixed in Microsoft.WindowsDesktop.App.Runtime.win-arm64 7.0.9.
References
msrc.microsoft.com/update-guide/vulnerability/CVE-2023-33127
github.com/dotnet/runtime/security/advisories/GHSA-485r-rp8v-998v
nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2023-33127
github.com/dotnet/announcements/issues/263
github.com/advisories/GHSA-485r-rp8v-998v
security.alpinelinux.org/vuln/CVE-2023-33127
github.com/dotnet/runtime
Left out here: the rest of 2 source descriptions. The JSON record has them.