What is CVE-2023-36589?

CVE-2023-36589 is a Microsoft Message Queuing Remote Code Execution Vulnerability.

Which software products are affected by CVE-2023-36589?

Windows 11 (version 21H2), Windows Server 2012 R2, Windows 10 (version 1607 and 21H2), Windows Server 2012, Windows Server 2008, Windows Server 2008 R2, Windows Server 2016, Windows Server 2022, and Windows 10 (version 1809 and 22H2) are affected by CVE-2023-36589.

What is the severity of CVE-2023-36589?

CVE-2023-36589 has a severity rating of 7.3 (high).

How can I fix CVE-2023-36589?

You can fix CVE-2023-36589 by applying the relevant patches provided by Microsoft. Visit the Microsoft website for the specific patches and URLs for each affected software product.

Where can I find more information about CVE-2023-36589?

You can find more information about CVE-2023-36589 on the Microsoft Security Response Center (MSRC) website at the following URL: [https://msrc.microsoft.com/update-guide/vulnerability/CVE-2023-36589](https://msrc.microsoft.com/update-guide/vulnerability/CVE-2023-36589).

Vulnerability/
CVE-2023-36589

high

7.3

CWE

10/10/2023

14/4/2025

CVE-2023-36589: Microsoft Message Queuing (MSMQ) Remote Code Execution Vulnerability

First published: Tue Oct 10 2023(Updated: )

Microsoft Message Queuing (MSMQ) Remote Code Execution Vulnerability

Credit: secure@microsoft.com

Affected Software	Affected Version	How to fix
Microsoft Windows Server 2012 R2		fix available externally fix available externally
Microsoft Windows Server 2008 R2		fix available externally fix available externally
Microsoft Windows Server 2008 R2		fix available externally fix available externally
Microsoft Windows Server 2012 R2		fix available externally fix available externally
Microsoft Windows Server		fix available externally fix available externally
Microsoft Windows Server		fix available externally fix available externally
Microsoft Windows Server		fix available externally fix available externally
Microsoft Windows Server		fix available externally fix available externally
Microsoft Windows Server		fix available externally fix available externally
Microsoft Windows Server		fix available externally fix available externally
Microsoft Windows Server 2016		fix available externally
Microsoft Windows Server 2016		fix available externally
Microsoft Windows Server 2019		fix available externally
Microsoft Windows Server 2019		fix available externally
Windows 11	=22H2	fix available externally
Windows 11	=22H2	fix available externally
Windows 11	=21H2	fix available externally
Windows 11	=21H2	fix available externally
Microsoft Windows Server 2022		fix available externally
Microsoft Windows Server 2022		fix available externally
Windows 10	=1809	fix available externally
Windows 10	=1809	fix available externally
Windows 10	=1809	fix available externally
Windows 10	=22H2	fix available externally
Windows 10	=22H2	fix available externally
Windows 10	=22H2	fix available externally
Windows 10	=1607	fix available externally
Windows 10	=1607	fix available externally
Windows 10	=21H2	fix available externally
Windows 10	=21H2	fix available externally
Windows 10	=21H2	fix available externally
Windows 10		fix available externally
Windows 10		fix available externally
Windows 10	<10.0.10240.20232
Microsoft Windows 10	<10.0.14393.6351
Microsoft Windows 10	<10.0.17763.4974
Microsoft Windows 10	<10.0.19041.3570
Microsoft Windows 10	<10.0.19045.3570
Windows 11	<10.0.22000.2538
Windows 11	<10.0.22000.2538
Windows 11	<10.0.22621.2428
Windows 11	<10.0.22621.2428
Microsoft Windows Server	=sp2
Microsoft Windows Server	=r2-sp1
Microsoft Windows Server
Microsoft Windows Server	=r2
Microsoft Windows Server 2016
Microsoft Windows Server 2019
Microsoft Windows Server 2022

Remedy

https://msrc.microsoft.com/update-guide/vulnerability/CVE-2023-36589

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Reference Links

https://msrc.microsoft.com/update-guide/vulnerability/CVE-2023-36589 (Advisory)

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2023-36589?
CVE-2023-36589 is a Microsoft Message Queuing Remote Code Execution Vulnerability.
Which software products are affected by CVE-2023-36589?
Windows 11 (version 21H2), Windows Server 2012 R2, Windows 10 (version 1607 and 21H2), Windows Server 2012, Windows Server 2008, Windows Server 2008 R2, Windows Server 2016, Windows Server 2022, and Windows 10 (version 1809 and 22H2) are affected by CVE-2023-36589.
What is the severity of CVE-2023-36589?
CVE-2023-36589 has a severity rating of 7.3 (high).
How can I fix CVE-2023-36589?
You can fix CVE-2023-36589 by applying the relevant patches provided by Microsoft. Visit the Microsoft website for the specific patches and URLs for each affected software product.
Where can I find more information about CVE-2023-36589?
You can find more information about CVE-2023-36589 on the Microsoft Security Response Center (MSRC) website at the following URL: [https://msrc.microsoft.com/update-guide/vulnerability/CVE-2023-36589](https://msrc.microsoft.com/update-guide/vulnerability/CVE-2023-36589).

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