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.
- Score
- CVSS 3.1 7.8 High
- Status
- Analyzed - secure@microsoft.com
- Published
- 2022-06-01
- Last modified
- 2026-08-06
- Known exploited (CISA KEV)
- since 2022-06-14, action due 2022-07-05: Apply updates per vendor instructions.
Affected products
- Windows 10 1507 (Microsoft)
- Windows 10 1607 (Microsoft)
- Windows 10 1809 (Microsoft)
- Windows 10 20H2 (Microsoft)
- Windows 10 20h2 (Microsoft)
- Windows 10 21H1 (Microsoft)
- Windows 10 21H2 (Microsoft)
- Windows 10 21h1 (Microsoft)
- Windows 10 21h2 (Microsoft)
- Windows 11 21H2 (Microsoft)
- Windows 11 21h2 (Microsoft)
- Windows 7 (Microsoft)
- Windows 8.1 (Microsoft)
- Windows Rt 8.1 (Microsoft)
- Windows Server 2008 (Microsoft)
- Windows Server 2008 R2 (Microsoft)
- Windows Server 2012 (Microsoft)
- Windows Server 2012 R2 (Microsoft)
- Windows Server 2016 (Microsoft)
- Windows Server 2019 (Microsoft)
- Windows Server 2022 (Microsoft)
- Windows Server 20H2 (Microsoft)
- Windows Server 20h2 (Microsoft)
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
