How severe is CVE-2022-44708?

CVE-2022-44708 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 8.3, rated high severity. It is exploitable over network with high attack complexity, requires no privileges and user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.

Is CVE-2022-44708 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 2% (77th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2022-44708?

CVE-2022-44708 primarily affects Microsoft Edge. In total, 2 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.

How do I fix CVE-2022-44708?

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-2022-44708 published?

CVE-2022-44708 was published on 2022-12-13 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2022-44708

CVE-2022-44708 is a high-severity vulnerability in Microsoft Edge with a CVSS 3.x base score of 8.3. 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 8.3)
EPSS exploit prediction: 2% (77th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Affected product: Microsoft Edge
Published: 2022-12-13
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

Microsoft Edge (Chromium-based) Elevation of Privilege Vulnerability

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2022-44708?: Microsoft Edge (Chromium-based) Elevation of Privilege Vulnerability
How severe is CVE-2022-44708?: CVE-2022-44708 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 8.3, rated high severity. It is exploitable over network with high attack complexity, requires no privileges and user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.
Is CVE-2022-44708 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 2% (77th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2022-44708?: CVE-2022-44708 primarily affects Microsoft Edge. In total, 2 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2022-44708?: 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-2022-44708 published?: CVE-2022-44708 was published on 2022-12-13 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

Affected products (2)

cpe:2.3:a:microsoft:edge:*:*:*:*:*:iphone_os:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:microsoft:edge_chromium:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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