CVE-2017-0022
CVE-2017-0022 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Microsoft Xml Core Services with a CVSS 3.x base score of 6.5. It is listed in CISA's Known Exploited Vulnerabilities (KEV) catalog, confirming it has been exploited in the wild (added 2022-05-24). The underlying weakness is classified as CWE-119.
Key facts
- Severity: Medium (CVSS 3.x base score 6.5)
- CVSS v2: 4.3
- EPSS exploit prediction: 18% (97th percentile)
- Actively exploited: Yes — listed in CISA KEV (added 2022-05-24)
- EU (EUVD) id: EUVD-2017-0389
- EU exploitation: Flagged exploited in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (since 2022-05-24)
- Weakness: CWE-119
- Affected product: Microsoft Xml Core Services
- Published:
- Last modified:
Description
Microsoft XML Core Services (MSXML) in Windows 10 Gold, 1511, and 1607; Windows 7 SP1; Windows 8.1; Windows RT 8.1; Windows Server 2008 SP2 and R2 SP1; Windows Server 2012 Gold and R2; Windows Server 2016; and Windows Vista SP2 improperly handles objects in memory, allowing attackers to test for files on disk via a crafted web site, aka "Microsoft XML Information Disclosure Vulnerability."
Frequently asked questions
- What is CVE-2017-0022?
- Microsoft XML Core Services (MSXML) in Windows 10 Gold, 1511, and 1607; Windows 7 SP1; Windows 8.1; Windows RT 8.1; Windows Server 2008 SP2 and R2 SP1; Windows Server 2012 Gold and R2; Windows Server 2016; and Windows Vista SP2 improperly handles objects in memory, allowing attackers to test for files on disk via a crafted web site, aka "Microsoft XML Information Disclosure Vulnerability."
- How severe is CVE-2017-0022?
- CVE-2017-0022 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 6.5, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity none, and availability none.
- Is CVE-2017-0022 being actively exploited?
- Yes. CVE-2017-0022 is on CISA's Known Exploited Vulnerabilities (KEV) catalog, added on 2022-05-24, which means active exploitation has been confirmed. It should be prioritised for remediation.
- What products are affected by CVE-2017-0022?
- CVE-2017-0022 primarily affects Microsoft Xml Core Services. In total, 5 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
- How do I fix CVE-2017-0022?
- Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Because this CVE is known to be actively exploited, treat remediation as urgent — CISA KEV typically sets a short remediation deadline.
- Does CVE-2017-0022 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?
- Yes. CVE-2017-0022 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2017-0389. It is also flagged as exploited in the EUVD (since 2022-05-24).
- When was CVE-2017-0022 published?
- CVE-2017-0022 was published on 2017-03-17 and last updated on 2026-06-17.
References
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/96069
- http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1038014
- https://0patch.blogspot.com/2017/09/exploit-kit-rendezvous-and-cve-2017-0022.html
- https://portal.msrc.microsoft.com/en-US/security-guidance/advisory/CVE-2017-0022
- https://www.cisa.gov/known-exploited-vulnerabilities-catalog?field_cve=CVE-2017-0022
Affected products (5)
- cpe:2.3:a:microsoft:xml_core_services:3.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:o:microsoft:windows_8.1:-:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:o:microsoft:windows_server_2008:r2:sp1:*:*:*:*:x64:*
- cpe:2.3:o:microsoft:windows_server_2012:-:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:o:microsoft:windows_server_2012:r2:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
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