How severe is CVE-2022-24513?

CVE-2022-24513 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.8, rated high severity. It is exploitable over local access with low attack complexity, requires low privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.

Is CVE-2022-24513 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (51st percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2022-24513?

CVE-2022-24513 primarily affects Microsoft Visual Studio 2019. In total, 4 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.

How do I fix CVE-2022-24513?

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-2022-24513 published?

CVE-2022-24513 was published on 2022-04-15 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2022-24513

CVE-2022-24513 is a high-severity vulnerability in Microsoft Visual Studio 2019 with a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.8. 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 7.8)
CVSS v2: 4.6
EPSS exploit prediction: 1% (51st percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Affected product: Microsoft Visual Studio 2019
Published: 2022-04-15
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

Visual Studio Elevation of Privilege Vulnerability

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2022-24513?: Visual Studio Elevation of Privilege Vulnerability
How severe is CVE-2022-24513?: CVE-2022-24513 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.8, rated high severity. It is exploitable over local access with low attack complexity, requires low privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.
Is CVE-2022-24513 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (51st percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2022-24513?: CVE-2022-24513 primarily affects Microsoft Visual Studio 2019. In total, 4 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2022-24513?: 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-2022-24513 published?: CVE-2022-24513 was published on 2022-04-15 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

https://msrc.microsoft.com/update-guide/vulnerability/CVE-2022-24513

Affected products (4)

cpe:2.3:a:microsoft:visual_studio_2019:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:microsoft:visual_studio_2019:8.10:*:*:*:*:macos:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:microsoft:visual_studio_2022:17.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:microsoft:visual_studio_2022:17.1:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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