CVE-2022-23265

Name: CVE-2022-23265
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2022-03-09T17:15:10.933+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

HIGHCVSS 7.2/10EPSS 2.74%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2022-23265 is a high-severity vulnerability rated 7.2/10 on the CVSS scale. Microsoft Defender for IoT Remote Code Execution Vulnerability. EPSS estimates a 2.74% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

Microsoft Defender for IoT Remote Code Execution Vulnerability

Metrics

CVSS 3.1

7.2/10

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

EPSS Probability

2.74%

84.2th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Microsoft	Defender For Iot	< 22.1.2

References

Timeline

Published: Mar 9, 2022
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2022-23265?

Microsoft Defender for IoT Remote Code Execution Vulnerability

How severe is CVE-2022-23265?

CVE-2022-23265 has a CVSS score of 7.2/10 (HIGH severity). The EPSS model estimates a 2.74% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2022-23265?

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-2022-23265?

Run a free Strix scan to check your systems for this vulnerability.

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Source: NVD / NIST