CVE-2022-30190
What it is
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.
At a glance
- Exploitability
- Can be exploited locally on the machine without logging in, but needs a user to act. High risk of data exposure, data tampering, service disruption.
- In the wild
- CISA lists this as exploited in real attacks. Treat as urgent.
- Fix
- A patch, advisory or fixed version is referenced. Upgrade or apply it.
Timeline
- ReservedThe CVE id was reserved by its CNA
- PublishedDisclosed publicly on CVE.org and NVD
- 2022-06-14 Exploited in the wildAdded to CISA's Known Exploited Vulnerabilities list
- 2022-07-05 Remediation deadlineCISA's due date for federal agencies to fix it
- Last updatedMost recent change to the record
Why it ranks here
- Exploited in the wild: yes, CISA lists it. This puts it above everything that is not.
- Exploit odds: 99.2% in the next 30 days (EPSS).
- Severity: 7.8 HIGH (CVSS).
- Fix: a patch or advisory is linked.
Details
- Published
- Last modified
- Added to CISA KEV
- 2022-06-14
- Exploit probability
- 99.2% · EPSS, next 30 days
- Record status
- Analyzed
Affected
- Microsoft Windows 10 1507 < 10.0.10240.19325
- Microsoft Windows 10 1607 < 10.0.14393.5192
- Microsoft Windows 10 1809 < 10.0.17763.3046
- Microsoft Windows 10 20h2 < 10.0.19042.1766
- Microsoft Windows 10 21h1 < 10.0.19043.1766
- Microsoft Windows 10 21h2 < 10.0.19044.1766
- Microsoft Windows 11 21h2 < 10.0.22000.739
- Microsoft Windows 7
Attack profile CVSS 3.1 · 7.8
- Attack vector
- Local
- Complexity
- Low
- Privileges needed
- None
- User interaction
- Required
- Scope
- Unchanged
- Confidentiality
- High
- Integrity
- High
- Availability
- High
Raw vector
CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
Is it in your code?
Hand this to your coding agent. It searches your project for the affected products and checks versions. Nothing leaves your machine.
Read https://cve-list.com/agent/cve/CVE-2022-30190.md and follow it. Check whether this project is affected by CVE-2022-30190. Read only. Don't change anything and don't upload my code. Tell me yes, no or not sure, with the file as proof.
Fix and advisories
- https://msrc.microsoft.com/update-guide/vulnerability/CVE-2022-30190
- https://portal.msrc.microsoft.com/en-US/security-guidance/advisory/CVE-2022-30190
References
- https://msrc.microsoft.com/update-guide/vulnerability/CVE-2022-30190
- http://packetstormsecurity.com/files/167438/Microsoft-Office-Word-MSDTJS-Code-Execution.html
- https://portal.msrc.microsoft.com/en-US/security-guidance/advisory/CVE-2022-30190
- https://www.cisa.gov/known-exploited-vulnerabilities-catalog?field_cve=CVE-2022-30190