CVE-2022-30190
CVSS v3
7.8
HIGH
EPSS Score
93.4 %
exploit probability
CISA KEV
Yes
known exploited
Exploitation
—
SSVC status
Description
A remote code execution vulnerability exists when MSDT is called using the URL protocol from a calling application such as Word. An attacker who successfully exploits this vulnerability can run arbitrary code with the privileges of the calling application. The attacker can then install programs, view, change, or delete data, or create new accounts in the context allowed by the user’s rights. Please see the MSRC Blog Entry for important information about steps you can take to protect your system from this vulnerability.
CISA Known Exploited Vulnerability
- Date Added
- 2022-06-14
- Patch Due Date
- 2022-07-05
- Ransomware Use
- Known
Technical details
- CVSS v3 Vector
- CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H/E:P/RL:O/RC:C
- Published
- 2022-06-01
- Last Modified
- 2026-08-05
Frequently asked questions
What is CVE-2022-30190?
A remote code execution vulnerability exists when MSDT is called using the URL protocol from a calling application such as Word. An attacker who successfully exploits this vulnerability can run arbitrary code with the privileges of the calling application. The attacker can then install programs, view, change, or delete data, or create new accounts in the context allowed by the user’s rights. Please see the MSRC Blog Entry for important information about steps you can take to protect your system from this vulnerability.
Is CVE-2022-30190 actively exploited?
Yes. CVE-2022-30190 is on the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities (KEV) catalog, meaning it has been confirmed as actively exploited in the wild. CISA requires federal agencies to patch by 2022-07-05.
What is the CVSS score for CVE-2022-30190?
CVE-2022-30190 has a CVSS v3 base score of 7.8 (HIGH severity), with vector string CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H/E:P/RL:O/RC:C.
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