Vulnerability Intelligence Report
Microsoft Windows Support Diagnostic Tool (MSDT) Remote Code Execution Vulnerability
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.
CISA KEV
SSVC: Active Exploitation
CVSS Base Score
7.8
HIGH
Exploitability:1.9
Impact Score:5.9
EPSS Probability:99.37%
Executive Threat Verdict
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Attack Surface
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Authentication
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Weaponization
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SSVC Action
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Weaknesses (CWE)
CWE-610 ↗CWE-610 (via CISA KEV)
Affected Products & Versions
| Vendor | Product | Affected Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Microsoft | Windows 10 Version 1809 | 10.0.17763.0 < 10.0.17763.3046 (affected) |
| Microsoft | Windows 10 Version 1809 | 10.0.0 < 10.0.17763.3046 (affected) |
| Microsoft | Windows Server 2019 | 10.0.17763.0 < 10.0.17763.3046 (affected) |
| Microsoft | Windows Server 2019 (Server Core installation) | 10.0.17763.0 < 10.0.17763.3046 (affected) |
| Microsoft | Windows 10 Version 21H1 | 10.0.0 < 10.0.19043.1766 (affected) |
| Microsoft | Windows Server 2022 | 10.0.20348.0 < 10.0.20348.770 (affected) |
| Microsoft | Windows 10 Version 20H2 | 10.0.0 < 10.0.19042.1766 (affected) |
| Microsoft | Windows Server version 20H2 | 10.0.0 < 10.0.19042.1766 (affected) |
| Microsoft | Windows 11 version 21H2 | 10.0.0 < 10.0.22000.739 (affected) |
| Microsoft | Windows 10 Version 21H2 | 10.0.19043.0 < 10.0.19044.1766 (affected) |
| Microsoft | Windows 10 Version 1507 | 10.0.10240.0 < 10.0.10240.19325 (affected) |
| Microsoft | Windows 10 Version 1607 | 10.0.14393.0 < 10.0.14393.5192 (affected) |
| Microsoft | Windows Server 2016 | 10.0.14393.0 < 10.0.14393.5192 (affected) |
| Microsoft | Windows Server 2016 (Server Core installation) | 10.0.14393.0 < 10.0.14393.5192 (affected) |
| Microsoft | Windows 7 | 6.1.0 < 6.1.7601.25984 (affected) |
| Microsoft | Windows 7 Service Pack 1 | 6.1.0 < 6.1.7601.25984 (affected) |
| Microsoft | Windows 8.1 | 6.3.0 < 6.3.9600.20402 (affected) |
| Microsoft | Windows Server 2008 R2 Service Pack 1 | 6.1.7601.0 < 6.1.7601.25984 (affected) |
| Microsoft | Windows Server 2008 R2 Service Pack 1 (Server Core installation) | 6.1.7601.0 < 6.1.7601.25984 (affected) |
| Microsoft | Windows Server 2012 | 6.2.9200.0 < 6.2.9200.23736 (affected) |
| Microsoft | Windows Server 2012 (Server Core installation) | 6.2.9200.0 < 6.2.9200.23736 (affected) |
| Microsoft | Windows Server 2012 R2 | 6.3.9600.0 < 6.3.9600.20402 (affected) |
| Microsoft | Windows Server 2012 R2 (Server Core installation) | 6.3.9600.0 < 6.3.9600.20402 (affected) |
References & Technical Advisories
No reference links found.
Threat Intelligence Signals
Identity & Timeline
| Status | PUBLISHED |
| Assigning Authority | Microsoft Corporation · Vendor · USA |
| Reserved | 2022-05-03T00:00:00 |
| Published | 2022-06-01T20:10:17 |
| Patch Date | 2022-05-30 |
| Last Updated | 2026-08-06T03:55:33 |
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