How severe is CVE-2022-30208?

CVE-2022-30208 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 6.5, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires low privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is none, integrity none, and availability high.

Is CVE-2022-30208 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-2022-30208?

CVE-2022-30208 primarily affects Microsoft Windows 10. In total, 32 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.

How do I fix CVE-2022-30208?

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

When was CVE-2022-30208 published?

CVE-2022-30208 was published on 2022-07-12 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2022-30208

CVE-2022-30208 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Microsoft Windows 10 with a CVSS 3.x base score of 6.5. 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 6.5)
CVSS v2: 4.0
EPSS exploit prediction: 2% (79th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Affected product: Microsoft Windows 10
Published: 2022-07-12
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

Windows Security Account Manager (SAM) Denial of Service Vulnerability

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2022-30208?: Windows Security Account Manager (SAM) Denial of Service Vulnerability
How severe is CVE-2022-30208?: CVE-2022-30208 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 6.5, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires low privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is none, integrity none, and availability high.
Is CVE-2022-30208 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-2022-30208?: CVE-2022-30208 primarily affects Microsoft Windows 10. In total, 32 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2022-30208?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2022-30208 published?: CVE-2022-30208 was published on 2022-07-12 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

https://msrc.microsoft.com/update-guide/vulnerability/CVE-2022-30208

Affected products (32)

cpe:2.3:o:microsoft:windows_10:-:*:*:*:*:*:x64:*
cpe:2.3:o:microsoft:windows_10:-:*:*:*:*:*:x86:*
cpe:2.3:o:microsoft:windows_10:20h2:*:*:*:*:*:arm64:*
cpe:2.3:o:microsoft:windows_10:20h2:*:*:*:*:*:x64:*
cpe:2.3:o:microsoft:windows_10:20h2:*:*:*:*:*:x86:*
cpe:2.3:o:microsoft:windows_10:21h1:*:*:*:*:*:arm64:*
cpe:2.3:o:microsoft:windows_10:21h1:*:*:*:*:*:x64:*
cpe:2.3:o:microsoft:windows_10:21h1:*:*:*:*:*:x86:*
cpe:2.3:o:microsoft:windows_10:21h2:*:*:*:*:*:arm64:*
cpe:2.3:o:microsoft:windows_10:21h2:*:*:*:*:*:x64:*
cpe:2.3:o:microsoft:windows_10:21h2:*:*:*:*:*:x86:*
cpe:2.3:o:microsoft:windows_10:1607:*:*:*:*:*:x64:*
cpe:2.3:o:microsoft:windows_10:1607:*:*:*:*:*:x86:*
cpe:2.3:o:microsoft:windows_10:1809:*:*:*:*:*:arm64:*
cpe:2.3:o:microsoft:windows_10:1809:*:*:*:*:*:x64:*
cpe:2.3:o:microsoft:windows_10:1809:*:*:*:*:*:x86:*
cpe:2.3:o:microsoft:windows_11:-:*:*:*:*:*:arm64:*
cpe:2.3:o:microsoft:windows_11:-:*:*:*:*:*:x64:*
cpe:2.3:o:microsoft:windows_7:-:sp1:*:*:*:*:x64:*
cpe:2.3:o:microsoft:windows_7:-:sp1:*:*:*:*:x86:*
cpe:2.3:o:microsoft:windows_8.1:-:*:*:*:*:*:x64:*
cpe:2.3:o:microsoft:windows_8.1:-:*:*:*:*:*:x86:*
cpe:2.3:o:microsoft:windows_rt_8.1:-:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:microsoft:windows_server_2008:-:sp2:*:*:*:*:x64:*
cpe:2.3:o:microsoft:windows_server_2008:-:sp2:*:*:*:*:x86:*
cpe:2.3:o:microsoft:windows_server_2008:r2:sp1:*:*:*:*:x64:*
cpe:2.3:o:microsoft:windows_server_2012:-:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:microsoft:windows_server_2012:r2:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:microsoft:windows_server_2016:-:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:microsoft:windows_server_2016:20h2:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:microsoft:windows_server_2019:-:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:microsoft:windows_server_2022:-:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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