How severe is CVE-2022-24480?

CVE-2022-24480 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 6.3, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over physical access with high attack complexity, requires low privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.

Is CVE-2022-24480 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (41st percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2022-24480?

CVE-2022-24480 affects Microsoft Outlook. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2022-24480?

Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.

When was CVE-2022-24480 published?

CVE-2022-24480 was published on 2022-12-13 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2022-24480

CVE-2022-24480 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Microsoft Outlook with a CVSS 3.x base score of 6.3. It is not currently listed as actively exploited by CISA, and its EPSS exploit-prediction score is low.

Key facts

Severity: Medium (CVSS 3.x base score 6.3)
EPSS exploit prediction: 1% (41st percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Affected product: Microsoft Outlook
Published: 2022-12-13
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

Outlook for Android Elevation of Privilege Vulnerability

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2022-24480?: Outlook for Android Elevation of Privilege Vulnerability
How severe is CVE-2022-24480?: CVE-2022-24480 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 6.3, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over physical access with high attack complexity, requires low privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.
Is CVE-2022-24480 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (41st percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2022-24480?: CVE-2022-24480 affects Microsoft Outlook. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2022-24480?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2022-24480 published?: CVE-2022-24480 was published on 2022-12-13 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:a:microsoft:outlook:-:*:*:*:*:android:*:*

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