CVE-2022-44698

Name: CVE-2022-44698
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2022-12-13T19:15:14.403+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

MEDIUMCVSS 5.4/10Actively ExploitedEPSS 76.11%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2022-44698 is a medium-severity vulnerability rated 5.4/10 on the CVSS scale. Windows SmartScreen Security Feature Bypass Vulnerability. CISA has confirmed active exploitation in the wild. EPSS estimates a 76.11% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

Windows SmartScreen Security Feature Bypass Vulnerability

Metrics

CVSS 3.1

5.4/10

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

EPSS Probability

76.11%

99.5th 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 Jan 3, 2023.

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Microsoft	Windows 10 1607	< 10.0.14393.5582
Microsoft	Windows 10 1809	< 10.0.17763.3770
Microsoft	Windows 10 20h2	< 10.0.19042.2364
Microsoft	Windows 10 21h1	< 10.0.19043.2364
Microsoft	Windows 10 21h2	< 10.0.19044.2364
Microsoft	Windows 10 22h2	< 10.0.19045.2364
Microsoft	Windows 11 21h2	< 10.0.22000.1335
Microsoft	Windows Server 2016	< 10.0.14393.5582
Microsoft	Windows Server 2019	< 10.0.17763.3770
Microsoft	Windows Server 2022	< 10.0.20348.1366

References

https://msrc.microsoft.com/update-guide/vulnerability/CVE-2022-44698Patch, Vendor Advisory
https://msrc.microsoft.com/update-guide/vulnerability/CVE-2022-44698Patch, Vendor Advisory
https://www.cisa.gov/known-exploited-vulnerabilities-catalog?field_cve=CVE-2022-44698US Government Resource

Timeline

Published: Dec 13, 2022
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Analyzed

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2022-44698?

Windows SmartScreen Security Feature Bypass Vulnerability

How severe is CVE-2022-44698?

CVE-2022-44698 has a CVSS score of 5.4/10 (MEDIUM severity). The EPSS model estimates a 76.11% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. This vulnerability is listed in CISA's Known Exploited Vulnerabilities catalog.

How do I fix CVE-2022-44698?

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