CVE-2022-30190

critical-risk
Published 2022-06-01

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.

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93.6% chance of exploitation in next 30 days
EPSS score — higher than 6% of all CVEs
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CISA KEV: actively exploited in the wild
On the Known Exploited Vulnerabilities catalog — federal agencies must patch
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Patch status unknown
Check vendor advisories for fix availability and mitigation guidance
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CVSS 7.8/10 High
LOCAL / LOW complexity

Affected Products (17)

Affected Vendors

Microsoft

References (4)

Vendor Advisory https://msrc.microsoft.com/update-guide/vulnerability/CVE-2022-30190
Exploit http://packetstormsecurity.com/files/167438/Microsoft-Office-Word-MSDTJS-Code-Ex...
Patch https://portal.msrc.microsoft.com/en-US/security-guidance/advisory/CVE-2022-3019...
US Government Resource https://www.cisa.gov/known-exploited-vulnerabilities-catalog?field_cve=CVE-2022-...
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critical-risk
Severity 24/34 · High
Exploitability 27/34 · High
Exposure 19/34 · Moderate