How severe is CVE-2026-22722?

CVE-2026-22722 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 6.1, 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 low, and availability high.

Is CVE-2026-22722 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (4th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2026-22722?

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

Does CVE-2026-22722 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?

Yes. CVE-2026-22722 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2026-8877.

When was CVE-2026-22722 published?

CVE-2026-22722 was published on 2026-02-26 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2026-22722

CVE-2026-22722 is a medium-severity vulnerability with a CVSS 3.x base score of 6.1. 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-476.

Key facts

Severity: Medium (CVSS 3.x base score 6.1)
EPSS exploit prediction: 0% (4th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
EU (EUVD) id: EUVD-2026-8877
Weakness: CWE-476
Published: 2026-02-26
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

A malicious actor with authenticated user privileges on a Windows based Workstation host may be able to cause a null pointer dereference error. To Remediate CVE-2026-22722, apply the patches listed in the "Fixed version" column of the 'Response Matrix'

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2026-22722?: A malicious actor with authenticated user privileges on a Windows based Workstation host may be able to cause a null pointer dereference error. To Remediate CVE-2026-22722, apply the patches listed in the "Fixed version" column of the 'Response Matrix'
How severe is CVE-2026-22722?: CVE-2026-22722 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 6.1, 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 low, and availability high.
Is CVE-2026-22722 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (4th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2026-22722?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
Does CVE-2026-22722 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?: Yes. CVE-2026-22722 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2026-8877.
When was CVE-2026-22722 published?: CVE-2026-22722 was published on 2026-02-26 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

https://support.broadcom.com/web/ecx/support-content-notification/-/external/content/SecurityAdvisories/0/36986

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