How severe is CVE-2022-22017?

CVE-2022-22017 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 8.8, rated high severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.

Is CVE-2022-22017 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 37% (98th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2022-22017?

CVE-2022-22017 primarily affects Microsoft Remote Desktop Client. In total, 4 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.

How do I fix CVE-2022-22017?

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-2022-22017 published?

CVE-2022-22017 was published on 2022-05-10 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2022-22017

CVE-2022-22017 is a high-severity vulnerability in Microsoft Remote Desktop Client with a CVSS 3.x base score of 8.8. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score of 37% places it in the 98th percentile, indicating an elevated likelihood of exploitation.

Key facts

Severity: High (CVSS 3.x base score 8.8)
CVSS v2: 9.3
EPSS exploit prediction: 37% (98th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Affected product: Microsoft Remote Desktop Client
Published: 2022-05-10
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

Remote Desktop Client Remote Code Execution Vulnerability

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2022-22017?: Remote Desktop Client Remote Code Execution Vulnerability
How severe is CVE-2022-22017?: CVE-2022-22017 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 8.8, rated high severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.
Is CVE-2022-22017 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 37% (98th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2022-22017?: CVE-2022-22017 primarily affects Microsoft Remote Desktop Client. In total, 4 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2022-22017?: 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-2022-22017 published?: CVE-2022-22017 was published on 2022-05-10 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

Affected products (4)

cpe:2.3:a:microsoft:remote_desktop_client:-:*:*:*:*:windows:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:microsoft:windows_11:-:*:*:*:*:*:arm64:*
cpe:2.3:o:microsoft:windows_11:-:*:*:*:*:*:x64:*
cpe:2.3:o:microsoft:windows_server_2022:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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