How severe is CVE-2022-35777?

CVE-2022-35777 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 8.8, rated high severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.

Is CVE-2022-35777 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-2022-35777?

CVE-2022-35777 primarily affects Microsoft Visual Studio. In total, 7 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.

How do I fix CVE-2022-35777?

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-2022-35777 published?

CVE-2022-35777 was published on 2022-08-09 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2022-35777

CVE-2022-35777 is a high-severity vulnerability in Microsoft Visual Studio with a CVSS 3.x base score of 8.8. It is not currently listed as actively exploited by CISA, and its EPSS exploit-prediction score is low. The underlying weakness is classified as CWE-94.

Key facts

Severity: High (CVSS 3.x base score 8.8)
EPSS exploit prediction: 2% (79th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-94
Affected product: Microsoft Visual Studio
Published: 2022-08-09
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

Visual Studio Remote Code Execution Vulnerability

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2022-35777?: Visual Studio Remote Code Execution Vulnerability
How severe is CVE-2022-35777?: CVE-2022-35777 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 8.8, rated high severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.
Is CVE-2022-35777 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-2022-35777?: CVE-2022-35777 primarily affects Microsoft Visual Studio. In total, 7 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2022-35777?: 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-2022-35777 published?: CVE-2022-35777 was published on 2022-08-09 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

https://msrc.microsoft.com/update-guide/vulnerability/CVE-2022-35777

Affected products (7)

cpe:2.3:a:microsoft:visual_studio:2012:update_5:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:microsoft:visual_studio:2013:update_5:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:microsoft:visual_studio:2015:update3:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:microsoft:visual_studio_2017:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:microsoft:visual_studio_2019:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:microsoft:visual_studio_2022:17.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:microsoft:visual_studio_2022:17.2:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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