How severe is CVE-2022-26898?

CVE-2022-26898 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.2, rated high severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires high privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.

Is CVE-2022-26898 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 2% (79th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2022-26898?

CVE-2022-26898 affects Microsoft Azure Site Recovery. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2022-26898?

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-2022-26898 published?

CVE-2022-26898 was published on 2022-04-15 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2022-26898

CVE-2022-26898 is a high-severity vulnerability in Microsoft Azure Site Recovery with a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.2. 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 7.2)
CVSS v2: 6.5
EPSS exploit prediction: 2% (79th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Affected product: Microsoft Azure Site Recovery
Published: 2022-04-15
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

Azure Site Recovery Remote Code Execution Vulnerability

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2022-26898?: Azure Site Recovery Remote Code Execution Vulnerability
How severe is CVE-2022-26898?: CVE-2022-26898 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.2, rated high severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires high privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.
Is CVE-2022-26898 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 2% (79th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2022-26898?: CVE-2022-26898 affects Microsoft Azure Site Recovery. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2022-26898?: 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-2022-26898 published?: CVE-2022-26898 was published on 2022-04-15 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

https://msrc.microsoft.com/update-guide/vulnerability/CVE-2022-26898

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:a:microsoft:azure_site_recovery:*:*:*:*:vmware_to_azure:*:*:*

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