6.8
MEDIUM CVSS 3.1
CVE-2023-21563
Microsoft BitLocker Authentication flaw
Description

BitLocker Security Feature Bypass Vulnerability

INFO

Published Date :

Jan. 10, 2023, 10:15 p.m.

Last Modified :

Nov. 21, 2024, 7:43 a.m.

Remotely Exploit :

No
Affected Products

The following products are affected by CVE-2023-21563 vulnerability. Even if cvefeed.io is aware of the exact versions of the products that are affected, the information is not represented in the table below.

ID Vendor Product Action
1 Microsoft windows_7
2 Microsoft windows_8.1
3 Microsoft windows_rt_8.1
4 Microsoft windows_server_2008
5 Microsoft windows_server_2012
6 Microsoft windows_server_2016
7 Microsoft windows_server_2019
8 Microsoft windows_10_1607
9 Microsoft windows_10_1809
10 Microsoft windows_10_20h2
11 Microsoft windows_10_21h2
12 Microsoft windows_10_22h2
13 Microsoft windows_server_2022
14 Microsoft windows_11_21h2
15 Microsoft windows_11_22h2
16 Microsoft windows_10_1507
17 Microsoft windows
18 Microsoft windows_server_2012_r2
19 Microsoft windows_server_2008_r2
20 Microsoft windows_server_2008_sp2
CVSS Scores
The Common Vulnerability Scoring System is a standardized framework for assessing the severity of vulnerabilities in software and systems. We collect and displays CVSS scores from various sources for each CVE.
Score Version Severity Vector Exploitability Score Impact Score Source
CVSS 3.1 MEDIUM [email protected]
CVSS 3.1 MEDIUM [email protected]
Solution
A vulnerability in BitLocker could allow security feature bypass.
  • Apply the appropriate security update or cumulative update for your operating system.
  • Reboot the system if prompted.
Public PoC/Exploit Available at Github

CVE-2023-21563 has a 5 public PoC/Exploit available at Github. Go to the Public Exploits tab to see the list.

References to Advisories, Solutions, and Tools

Here, you will find a curated list of external links that provide in-depth information, practical solutions, and valuable tools related to CVE-2023-21563.

URL Resource
https://msrc.microsoft.com/update-guide/vulnerability/CVE-2023-21563
https://msrc.microsoft.com/update-guide/vulnerability/CVE-2023-21563
CWE - Common Weakness Enumeration

While CVE identifies specific instances of vulnerabilities, CWE categorizes the common flaws or weaknesses that can lead to vulnerabilities. CVE-2023-21563 is associated with the following CWEs:

Common Attack Pattern Enumeration and Classification (CAPEC)

Common Attack Pattern Enumeration and Classification (CAPEC) stores attack patterns, which are descriptions of the common attributes and approaches employed by adversaries to exploit the CVE-2023-21563 weaknesses.

We scan GitHub repositories to detect new proof-of-concept exploits. Following list is a collection of public exploits and proof-of-concepts, which have been published on GitHub (sorted by the most recently updated).

Bitlocker decryptor - bitpixie proof-of-concept

Makefile C Batchfile Perl Shell Dockerfile

Updated: 1 month, 1 week ago
0 stars 2 fork 2 watcher
Born at : June 23, 2025, 9:19 a.m. This repo has been linked 2 different CVEs too.

None

Shell Batchfile

Updated: 3 months, 2 weeks ago
0 stars 0 fork 0 watcher
Born at : May 15, 2025, 8:38 a.m. This repo has been linked 2 different CVEs too.

Bitpixie exploitation PoC

bitlocker bitpixie cve-2023-21563

Shell Batchfile Makefile C PowerShell

Updated: 1 month, 1 week ago
48 stars 10 fork 10 watcher
Born at : Feb. 3, 2025, 10:01 a.m. This repo has been linked 3 different CVEs too.

bitpixie Proof of Concept - Bitlocker Decryptor

cve-2023-21563 cve-2024-1086 bitpixie bitlocker

Shell Batchfile

Updated: 3 weeks, 6 days ago
81 stars 19 fork 19 watcher
Born at : Dec. 29, 2024, 5:41 p.m. This repo has been linked 2 different CVEs too.

自动搜集每天的漏洞poc和exp信息。

Updated: 6 months, 2 weeks ago
8 stars 2 fork 2 watcher
Born at : Dec. 11, 2024, 12:32 a.m. This repo has been linked 91 different CVEs too.

Results are limited to the first 15 repositories due to potential performance issues.

The following list is the news that have been mention CVE-2023-21563 vulnerability anywhere in the article.

  • Daily CyberSecurity
Microsoft Fixes Bug That Caused Windows Server Clusters to Fail

A Windows Server update released in July caused cluster disruption errors, yet Microsoft did not publicly disclose the issue at the time, instead instructing affected customers to contact Microsoft Te ... Read more

Published Date: Aug 15, 2025 (2 weeks ago)
  • Cybersecurity News
Patched But Still Vulnerable: Windows BitLocker Encryption Bypassed Again

A revelation emerged from the Chaos Communication Congress (CCC) last week, shaking the foundations of Windows’ trusted BitLocker encryption. Security researcher Thomas Lambertz, in his presentation “ ... Read more

Published Date: Jan 03, 2025 (7 months, 3 weeks ago)

The following table lists the changes that have been made to the CVE-2023-21563 vulnerability over time.

Vulnerability history details can be useful for understanding the evolution of a vulnerability, and for identifying the most recent changes that may impact the vulnerability's severity, exploitability, or other characteristics.

  • CVE Modified by af854a3a-2127-422b-91ae-364da2661108

    Nov. 21, 2024

    Action Type Old Value New Value
    Added Reference https://msrc.microsoft.com/update-guide/vulnerability/CVE-2023-21563
  • CVE Modified by [email protected]

    May. 29, 2024

    Action Type Old Value New Value
  • CVE Modified by [email protected]

    May. 14, 2024

    Action Type Old Value New Value
  • CVE Modified by [email protected]

    Apr. 27, 2023

    Action Type Old Value New Value
    Changed Description BitLocker Security Feature Bypass Vulnerability. BitLocker Security Feature Bypass Vulnerability
    Removed Reference https://portal.msrc.microsoft.com/en-US/security-guidance/advisory/CVE-2023-21563 [Patch, Vendor Advisory]
    Added Reference https://msrc.microsoft.com/update-guide/vulnerability/CVE-2023-21563 [No Types Assigned]
  • Initial Analysis by [email protected]

    Jan. 18, 2023

    Action Type Old Value New Value
    Added CVSS V3.1 NIST AV:P/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
    Changed Reference Type https://portal.msrc.microsoft.com/en-US/security-guidance/advisory/CVE-2023-21563 No Types Assigned https://portal.msrc.microsoft.com/en-US/security-guidance/advisory/CVE-2023-21563 Patch, Vendor Advisory
    Added CWE NIST NVD-CWE-noinfo
    Added CPE Configuration OR *cpe:2.3:o:microsoft:windows_10_1607:-:*:*:*:*:*:x64:* *cpe:2.3:o:microsoft:windows_10_1607:-:*:*:*:*:*:x86:* *cpe:2.3:o:microsoft:windows_10_1809:-:*:*:*:*:*:arm64:* *cpe:2.3:o:microsoft:windows_10_1809:-:*:*:*:*:*:x64:* *cpe:2.3:o:microsoft:windows_10_1809:-:*:*:*:*:*:x86:* *cpe:2.3:o:microsoft:windows_10_20h2:-:*:*:*:*:*:arm64:* *cpe:2.3:o:microsoft:windows_10_20h2:-:*:*:*:*:*:x64:* *cpe:2.3:o:microsoft:windows_10_20h2:-:*:*:*:*:*:x86:* *cpe:2.3:o:microsoft:windows_10_21h2:-:*:*:*:*:*:arm64:* *cpe:2.3:o:microsoft:windows_10_21h2:-:*:*:*:*:*:x64:* *cpe:2.3:o:microsoft:windows_10_21h2:-:*:*:*:*:*:x86:* *cpe:2.3:o:microsoft:windows_10_22h2:-:*:*:*:*:*:arm64:* *cpe:2.3:o:microsoft:windows_10_22h2:-:*:*:*:*:*:x64:* *cpe:2.3:o:microsoft:windows_10_22h2:-:*:*:*:*:*:x86:* *cpe:2.3:o:microsoft:windows_11_21h2:-:*:*:*:*:*:arm64:* *cpe:2.3:o:microsoft:windows_11_21h2:-:*:*:*:*:*:x64:* *cpe:2.3:o:microsoft:windows_11_22h2:-:*:*:*:*:*:arm64:* *cpe:2.3:o:microsoft:windows_11_22h2:-:*:*:*:*:*:x64:* *cpe:2.3:o:microsoft:windows_7:-:sp1:*:*:*:*:x64:* *cpe:2.3:o:microsoft:windows_7:-:sp1:*:*:*:*:x86:* *cpe:2.3:o:microsoft:windows_8.1:-:*:*:*:*:*:x64:* *cpe:2.3:o:microsoft:windows_8.1:-:*:*:*:*:*:x86:* *cpe:2.3:o:microsoft:windows_rt_8.1:-:*:*:*:*:*:*:* *cpe:2.3:o:microsoft:windows_server_2008:-:sp2:*:*:*:*:x64:* *cpe:2.3:o:microsoft:windows_server_2008:-:sp2:*:*:*:*:x86:* *cpe:2.3:o:microsoft:windows_server_2008:r2:sp1:*:*:*:*:x64:* *cpe:2.3:o:microsoft:windows_server_2012:-:*:*:*:*:*:*:* *cpe:2.3:o:microsoft:windows_server_2012:r2:*:*:*:*:*:*:* *cpe:2.3:o:microsoft:windows_server_2016:-:*:*:*:*:*:*:* *cpe:2.3:o:microsoft:windows_server_2019:-:*:*:*:*:*:*:* *cpe:2.3:o:microsoft:windows_server_2022:-:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
EPSS is a daily estimate of the probability of exploitation activity being observed over the next 30 days. Following chart shows the EPSS score history of the vulnerability.
Vulnerability Scoring Details
Base CVSS Score: 6.8
Attack Vector
Attack Complexity
Privileges Required
User Interaction
Scope
Confidentiality Impact
Integrity Impact
Availability Impact
Exploit Prediction

EPSS is a daily estimate of the probability of exploitation activity being observed over the next 30 days.

0.48 }} -0.21%

score

0.63827

percentile