CVE-2017-0022

Name: CVE-2017-0022
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2017-03-17T00:59:00.68+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

MEDIUMCVSS 6.5/10Actively ExploitedEPSS 18.07%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2017-0022 is a medium-severity vulnerability rated 6.5/10 on the CVSS scale. Microsoft XML Core Services (MSXML) in Windows 10 Gold, 1511, and 1607; Windows 7 SP1; Windows 8.1; Windows RT 8.1; Windows Server 2008 SP2 and R2 SP1; Windows Server 2012 Gold and R2; Windows Server 2016; and Windows Vista SP2 improperly handles objects in memory, allowing attackers to test for files on disk via a crafted web site, aka "Microsoft XML Information Disclosure Vulnerability.". CISA has confirmed active exploitation in the wild. EPSS estimates a 18.07% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

Microsoft XML Core Services (MSXML) in Windows 10 Gold, 1511, and 1607; Windows 7 SP1; Windows 8.1; Windows RT 8.1; Windows Server 2008 SP2 and R2 SP1; Windows Server 2012 Gold and R2; Windows Server 2016; and Windows Vista SP2 improperly handles objects in memory, allowing attackers to test for files on disk via a crafted web site, aka "Microsoft XML Information Disclosure Vulnerability."

Metrics

CVSS 3.1

6.5/10

CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:N/A:N

EPSS Probability

18.07%

96.8th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Exploitation Status

This vulnerability is listed in CISA’s Known Exploited Vulnerabilities catalog, confirming active exploitation in the wild. Federal agencies must remediate by Jun 14, 2022.

Weakness Enumeration

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions	Update
Microsoft	Xml Core Services	3.0	—
Microsoft	Windows 8.1	All versions	—
Microsoft	Windows Server 2008	r2	Sp1
Microsoft	Windows Server 2012	All versions	—
Microsoft	Windows Server 2012	r2	—

References

http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/96069Broken Link, Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1038014Broken Link, Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
https://0patch.blogspot.com/2017/09/exploit-kit-rendezvous-and-cve-2017-0022.htmlExploit
https://portal.msrc.microsoft.com/en-US/security-guidance/advisory/CVE-2017-0022Patch, Vendor Advisory
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/96069Broken Link, Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1038014Broken Link, Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
https://0patch.blogspot.com/2017/09/exploit-kit-rendezvous-and-cve-2017-0022.htmlExploit
https://portal.msrc.microsoft.com/en-US/security-guidance/advisory/CVE-2017-0022Patch, Vendor Advisory
https://www.cisa.gov/known-exploited-vulnerabilities-catalog?field_cve=CVE-2017-0022US Government Resource

Timeline

Published: Mar 17, 2017
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Analyzed

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2017-0022?

How severe is CVE-2017-0022?

CVE-2017-0022 has a CVSS score of 6.5/10 (MEDIUM severity). The EPSS model estimates a 18.07% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. This vulnerability is listed in CISA's Known Exploited Vulnerabilities catalog.

How do I fix CVE-2017-0022?

Check the vendor references and advisories linked above for patched versions and mitigation guidance. You can also run a Strix scan to test if your systems are affected.

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Source: NVD / NIST