CVE-2022-22017

Name: CVE-2022-22017
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2022-05-10T21:15:09.69+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

HIGHCVSS 8.8/10EPSS 37.10%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2022-22017 is a high-severity vulnerability rated 8.8/10 on the CVSS scale. Remote Desktop Client Remote Code Execution Vulnerability. EPSS estimates a 37.10% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

Remote Desktop Client Remote Code Execution Vulnerability

Metrics

CVSS 3.1

8.8/10

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

EPSS Probability

37.10%

98.3th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Microsoft	Remote Desktop Client	All versions
Microsoft	Windows 11	All versions
Microsoft	Windows Server 2022	All versions

References

Timeline

Published: May 10, 2022
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2022-22017?

Remote Desktop Client Remote Code Execution Vulnerability

How severe is CVE-2022-22017?

CVE-2022-22017 has a CVSS score of 8.8/10 (HIGH severity). The EPSS model estimates a 37.10% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2022-22017?

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-2022-22017?

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Source: NVD / NIST