CVE-2022-41975

Name: CVE-2022-41975
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2022-09-30T18:15:12.037+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

HIGHCVSS 7.8/10EPSS 0.17%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2022-41975 is a high-severity vulnerability rated 7.8/10 on the CVSS scale. RealVNC VNC Server before 6.11.0 and VNC Viewer before 6.22.826 on Windows allow local privilege escalation via MSI installer Repair mode.. EPSS estimates a 0.17% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

RealVNC VNC Server before 6.11.0 and VNC Viewer before 6.22.826 on Windows allow local privilege escalation via MSI installer Repair mode.

Metrics

CVSS 3.1

7.8/10

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

EPSS Probability

0.17%

7.1th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-269

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Realvnc	Vnc Server	< 6.11.0
Realvnc	Vnc Viewer	< 6.22.826

References

https://help.realvnc.com/hc/en-us/articles/360002253138-Release-Notes#vnc-server-6-11-0-released-0-2Release Notes, Vendor Advisory
https://help.realvnc.com/hc/en-us/articles/360002253138-Release-Notes#vnc-server-6-11-0-released-0-2Release Notes, Vendor Advisory

Timeline

Published: Sep 30, 2022
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2022-41975?

RealVNC VNC Server before 6.11.0 and VNC Viewer before 6.22.826 on Windows allow local privilege escalation via MSI installer Repair mode.

How severe is CVE-2022-41975?

CVE-2022-41975 has a CVSS score of 7.8/10 (HIGH severity). The EPSS model estimates a 0.17% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2022-41975?

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-2022-41975?

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Source: NVD / NIST