CVE-2022-21970

Name: CVE-2022-21970
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2022-01-11T21:15:14.537+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

MEDIUMCVSS 6.1/10EPSS 2.54%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2022-21970 is a medium-severity vulnerability rated 6.1/10 on the CVSS scale. Microsoft Edge (Chromium-based) Elevation of Privilege Vulnerability. EPSS estimates a 2.54% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

Microsoft Edge (Chromium-based) Elevation of Privilege Vulnerability

Metrics

CVSS 3.1

6.1/10

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

EPSS Probability

2.54%

83.0th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-269

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Microsoft	Edge Chromium	< 97.0.1072.55

References

Timeline

Published: Jan 11, 2022
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2022-21970?

Microsoft Edge (Chromium-based) Elevation of Privilege Vulnerability

How severe is CVE-2022-21970?

CVE-2022-21970 has a CVSS score of 6.1/10 (MEDIUM severity). The EPSS model estimates a 2.54% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2022-21970?

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.

Are you affected by CVE-2022-21970?

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Source: NVD / NIST