How severe is CVE-2022-21965?

CVE-2022-21965 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.5, rated high severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is none, integrity none, and availability high.

Is CVE-2022-21965 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 3% (86th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2022-21965?

CVE-2022-21965 primarily affects Microsoft Teams. In total, 3 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.

How do I fix CVE-2022-21965?

Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Given its high severity, prioritise patching exposed systems.

When was CVE-2022-21965 published?

CVE-2022-21965 was published on 2022-02-09 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2022-21965

CVE-2022-21965 is a high-severity vulnerability in Microsoft Teams with a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.5. It is not currently listed as actively exploited by CISA, and its EPSS exploit-prediction score is low.

Key facts

Severity: High (CVSS 3.x base score 7.5)
CVSS v2: 5.0
EPSS exploit prediction: 3% (86th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Affected product: Microsoft Teams
Published: 2022-02-09
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

Microsoft Teams Denial of Service Vulnerability

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2022-21965?: Microsoft Teams Denial of Service Vulnerability
How severe is CVE-2022-21965?: CVE-2022-21965 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.5, rated high severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is none, integrity none, and availability high.
Is CVE-2022-21965 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 3% (86th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2022-21965?: CVE-2022-21965 primarily affects Microsoft Teams. In total, 3 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2022-21965?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Given its high severity, prioritise patching exposed systems.
When was CVE-2022-21965 published?: CVE-2022-21965 was published on 2022-02-09 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

Affected products (3)

cpe:2.3:a:microsoft:teams:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:microsoft:teams:-:*:*:*:*:android:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:microsoft:teams:-:*:*:*:*:iphone_os:*:*

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