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CVE-2022-30190
HIGH · CVSS 7.8 · Analyzed
Published: 2022-06-01 · Updated: 2026-08-06 · Source: NVD
Vulnerability overview
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.
Severity and scoring
- CVSS score
- 7.8 · HIGH
- CVSS version
- 3.1
- CVSS vector
- CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
- Weaknesses
- NVD-CWE-noinfo
CVSS measures technical severity; it does not establish whether this vulnerability is being exploited in your environment.
Known exploitation and remediation
Listed in CISA’s Known Exploited Vulnerabilities catalog.
- Affected product
- Microsoft · Windows
- Added to catalog
- 2022-06-14
- Required action
- Apply updates per vendor instructions.
- CISA remediation due date
- 2022-07-05
CISA deadlines apply to the organizations covered by its directives. Confirm your own remediation requirements.
Verify affected versions and patch availability in the vendor advisory before making changes.
Affected products and versions
cpe:2.3:o:microsoft:windows_10_1507:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
Before (exclusive): 10.0.10240.19325
cpe:2.3:o:microsoft:windows_10_1607:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
Before (exclusive): 10.0.14393.5192
cpe:2.3:o:microsoft:windows_10_1809:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
Before (exclusive): 10.0.17763.3046
cpe:2.3:o:microsoft:windows_10_20h2:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
Before (exclusive): 10.0.19042.1766
cpe:2.3:o:microsoft:windows_10_21h1:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
Before (exclusive): 10.0.19043.1766
cpe:2.3:o:microsoft:windows_10_21h2:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
Before (exclusive): 10.0.19044.1766
cpe:2.3:o:microsoft:windows_11_21h2:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
Before (exclusive): 10.0.22000.739
cpe:2.3:o:microsoft:windows_7:-:sp1:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:microsoft:windows_8.1:-:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:microsoft:windows_rt_8.1:-:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:microsoft:windows_server_2008:r2:sp1:*:*:*:*:*:*
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:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
Before (exclusive): 10.0.14393.5192
cpe:2.3:o:microsoft:windows_server_2019:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
Before (exclusive): 10.0.17763.3046
cpe:2.3:o:microsoft:windows_server_2022:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
Before (exclusive): 10.0.20348.770
cpe:2.3:o:microsoft:windows_server_20h2:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
Before (exclusive): 10.0.19042.1766
These are NVD CPE applicability entries. Some products depend on configuration conditions; consult the official record to confirm applicability.
Advisories and references
- https://msrc.microsoft.com/update-guide/vulnerability/CVE-2022-30190
Vendor Advisory
- http://packetstormsecurity.com/files/167438/Microsoft-Office-Word-MSDTJS-Code-Execution.html
Exploit · Third Party Advisory · VDB Entry
- https://portal.msrc.microsoft.com/en-US/security-guidance/advisory/CVE-2022-30190
Patch · Vendor Advisory
- https://www.cisa.gov/known-exploited-vulnerabilities-catalog?field_cve=CVE-2022-30190
US Government Resource