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KEV · Actively exploited

CVE-2022-30190

HIGH 7.8 KEV

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.

Attack vector : Local No privileges required
Show raw CVSS vector
CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
EPSS 99.37% exploit likely percentile 99.9%

CISA Known Exploited Vulnerability

Added to KEV
2022-06-14
Remediation deadline
2022-07-05
Required action
Apply updates per vendor instructions.
Ransomware
Yes, known ransomware campaign

OS versions that fix this CVE

This CVE is resolved by the following OS security releases. Update the OS to at least the listed version.

View on NVD ↗ CISA KEV catalog ↗ Advisory · portal.msrc.microsoft.com Advisory · msrc.microsoft.com