ACTIVELY EXPLOITED

CVE-2023-24880: Microsoft Windows SmartScreen Security Feature Bypass Vulnerability

Facts
VendorMicrosoft
ProductWindows
Actively exploitedYes
Added to CISA KEV14 Mar 2023
CISA federal deadline4 Apr 2023
Ransomware useKnown
Weakness (CWE)CWE-863

Required action (CISA's text)

Apply updates per vendor instructions.

Description (NVD)

Microsoft Windows SmartScreen contains a security feature bypass vulnerability that could allow an attacker to evade Mark of the Web (MOTW) defenses via a specially crafted malicious file.

SOURCES

Other Microsoft flaws

Data from NVD, CISA KEV, FIRST EPSS and vendor advisories. Updated 10 Nov 2026.