How severe is CVE-2022-44699?

CVE-2022-44699 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 5.5, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over local access with low attack complexity, requires low privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is none, integrity high, and availability none.

Is CVE-2022-44699 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (36th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2022-44699?

CVE-2022-44699 affects Microsoft Azure Network Watcher Agent. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2022-44699?

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

When was CVE-2022-44699 published?

CVE-2022-44699 was published on 2022-12-13 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2022-44699

CVE-2022-44699 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Microsoft Azure Network Watcher Agent with a CVSS 3.x base score of 5.5. 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 5.5)
EPSS exploit prediction: 0% (36th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Affected product: Microsoft Azure Network Watcher Agent
Published: 2022-12-13
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

Azure Network Watcher Agent Security Feature Bypass Vulnerability

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2022-44699?: Azure Network Watcher Agent Security Feature Bypass Vulnerability
How severe is CVE-2022-44699?: CVE-2022-44699 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 5.5, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over local access with low attack complexity, requires low privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is none, integrity high, and availability none.
Is CVE-2022-44699 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (36th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2022-44699?: CVE-2022-44699 affects Microsoft Azure Network Watcher Agent. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2022-44699?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2022-44699 published?: CVE-2022-44699 was published on 2022-12-13 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

https://msrc.microsoft.com/update-guide/vulnerability/CVE-2022-44699

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:a:microsoft:azure_network_watcher_agent:-:*:*:*:*:-:*:*

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