CVE-2022-44704

Name: CVE-2022-44704
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2022-12-13T19:15:14.603+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

HIGHCVSS 7.8/10EPSS 0.70%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2022-44704 is a high-severity vulnerability rated 7.8/10 on the CVSS scale. Microsoft Windows System Monitor (Sysmon) Elevation of Privilege Vulnerability. EPSS estimates a 0.70% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

Microsoft Windows System Monitor (Sysmon) Elevation of Privilege Vulnerability

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

0.70%

48.6th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Microsoft	Windows Sysmon	< 14.13

References

Timeline

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

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2022-44704?

Microsoft Windows System Monitor (Sysmon) Elevation of Privilege Vulnerability

How severe is CVE-2022-44704?

CVE-2022-44704 has a CVSS score of 7.8/10 (HIGH severity). The EPSS model estimates a 0.70% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2022-44704?

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-2022-44704?

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Source: NVD / NIST