CVE-2022-30190
Microsoft Windows 10 Version 1809, Microsoft Windows Server 2019, Microsoft Windows Server 2019 (Server Core installation)
Published 1 Jun 2022 · updated 6 Aug 2026 · Analyzed
Exploited in the wild
CISA added this to its Known Exploited Vulnerabilities catalog on 14 Jun 2022, with a remediation deadline of 5 Jul 2022 for US federal agencies. It has been used in ransomware campaigns.
Required action: Apply updates per vendor instructions.
Description
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.
References
- msrc.microsoft.com/update-guide/vulnerability/CVE-2022-30190 · Vendor Advisory
- packetstormsecurity.com/files/167438/Microsoft-Office-Word-MSDTJS-Code-Execution.html · Exploit, Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
- portal.msrc.microsoft.com/en-US/security-guidance/advisory/CVE-2022-30190 · Patch, Vendor Advisory
- www.cisa.gov/known-exploited-vulnerabilities-catalog?field_cve=CVE-2022-30190 · US Government Resource