How severe is CVE-2022-29146?

CVE-2022-29146 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 8.3, rated high severity. It is exploitable over network with high attack complexity, requires no privileges and user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.

Is CVE-2022-29146 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (59th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2022-29146?

CVE-2022-29146 affects Microsoft Edge Chromium. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2022-29146?

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-2022-29146 published?

CVE-2022-29146 was published on 2023-06-29 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2022-29146

CVE-2022-29146 is a high-severity vulnerability in Microsoft Edge Chromium with a CVSS 3.x base score of 8.3. 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 8.3)
EPSS exploit prediction: 1% (59th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Affected product: Microsoft Edge Chromium
Published: 2023-06-29
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

Microsoft Edge (Chromium-based) Elevation of Privilege Vulnerability

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2022-29146?: Microsoft Edge (Chromium-based) Elevation of Privilege Vulnerability
How severe is CVE-2022-29146?: CVE-2022-29146 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 8.3, rated high severity. It is exploitable over network with high attack complexity, requires no privileges and user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.
Is CVE-2022-29146 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (59th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2022-29146?: CVE-2022-29146 affects Microsoft Edge Chromium. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2022-29146?: 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-2022-29146 published?: CVE-2022-29146 was published on 2023-06-29 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

https://msrc.microsoft.com/update-guide/vulnerability/CVE-2022-29146

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:a:microsoft:edge_chromium:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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