How severe is CVE-2022-38012?

CVE-2022-38012 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.7, rated high severity. It is exploitable over local access with high attack complexity, requires no privileges and user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.

Is CVE-2022-38012 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (52nd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2022-38012?

CVE-2022-38012 affects Microsoft Edge Chromium. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2022-38012?

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-2022-38012 published?

CVE-2022-38012 was published on 2022-09-13 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2022-38012

CVE-2022-38012 is a high-severity vulnerability in Microsoft Edge Chromium with a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.7. 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 7.7)
EPSS exploit prediction: 1% (52nd percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Affected product: Microsoft Edge Chromium
Published: 2022-09-13
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

Microsoft Edge (Chromium-based) Remote Code Execution Vulnerability

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2022-38012?: Microsoft Edge (Chromium-based) Remote Code Execution Vulnerability
How severe is CVE-2022-38012?: CVE-2022-38012 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.7, rated high severity. It is exploitable over local access with high attack complexity, requires no privileges and user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.
Is CVE-2022-38012 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (52nd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2022-38012?: CVE-2022-38012 affects Microsoft Edge Chromium. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2022-38012?: 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-2022-38012 published?: CVE-2022-38012 was published on 2022-09-13 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

https://msrc.microsoft.com/update-guide/vulnerability/CVE-2022-38012

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:a:microsoft:edge_chromium:105.0.1343.25:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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