How severe is CVE-2022-35748?

CVE-2022-35748 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.5, rated high severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is none, integrity none, and availability high.

Is CVE-2022-35748 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 47% (99th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2022-35748?

CVE-2022-35748 primarily affects Microsoft Windows Server 2012. In total, 6 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.

How do I fix CVE-2022-35748?

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-2022-35748 published?

CVE-2022-35748 was published on 2023-05-31 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2022-35748

CVE-2022-35748 is a high-severity vulnerability in Microsoft Windows Server 2012 with a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.5. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score of 47% places it in the 99th percentile, indicating an elevated likelihood of exploitation.

Key facts

Severity: High (CVSS 3.x base score 7.5)
EPSS exploit prediction: 47% (99th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Affected product: Microsoft Windows Server 2012
Published: 2023-05-31
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

HTTP.sys Denial of Service Vulnerability

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2022-35748?: HTTP.sys Denial of Service Vulnerability
How severe is CVE-2022-35748?: CVE-2022-35748 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.5, rated high severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is none, integrity none, and availability high.
Is CVE-2022-35748 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 47% (99th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2022-35748?: CVE-2022-35748 primarily affects Microsoft Windows Server 2012. In total, 6 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2022-35748?: 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-2022-35748 published?: CVE-2022-35748 was published on 2023-05-31 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

https://msrc.microsoft.com/update-guide/vulnerability/CVE-2022-35748

Affected products (6)

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_2019:-:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:microsoft:windows_server_2022:-:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:microsoft:windows_server_20h2:-:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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