CVE-2022-30221: microsoft remote desktop client for windows desktop
CVSS: 8.8v3.1HighModified
Published 12-07-2022Last modified 08-07-2025
Vulnerability summary
CVE-2022-30221 is a high (CVSS 8.8) vulnerability in microsoft remote desktop client for windows desktop. EPSS estimates a 2.12% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days, higher than 81.5% of scored vulnerabilities.
CVSS score
8.8/10
010
High · v3.1 (CVE.org)EPSS score
2.12%
0%100%
Low · +0.06 pp in 30 daysKEVNot listedIn no KEV catalog
RansomwareNone recordedNo known use recorded
Public exploits0No public exploits recorded
Timeline
- 12-07-2022PublishedVulnerability first disclosed.
- 08-07-2025Last modifiedVulnerability information updated.
Description
Windows Graphics Component Remote Code Execution Vulnerability
CVSS metrics
3 scores · 2 sources · 2 versionsHigh 8.8Preferred score · CVE.org (CNA)
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H/E:U/RL:O/RC:CSourcesAll 2 agree
- NVDNIST8.8HighCVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
Medium 5.1Preferred score · NVD (NIST)
AV:N/AC:H/Au:N/C:P/I:P/A:PSourcesSingle source
EPSS trend
Probability
2.12%
Chance of exploitation in the next 30 days
Percentile
82%
Versus all other CVEs
30-day change
+0.06 pp
From 2.06% on 19-09-2026
19-09-202619-10-2026
EPSS score2.12%
Known exploited
Compare KEV catalogsNot in any of the 3 tracked catalogs.
Public exploits
0 foundNo public exploits indexed.
Weaknesses
CWE · root causeNo weakness data has been published for this record.
Affected systems
Microsoft25 products
- remote desktop client for windows desktop≥ 1.2.0.0, < 1.2.3317.0
- windows_10na | 20h2 | 21h1 | 21h2 | 1607 | 1809
- windows 10 version 1507≥ 10.0.10240.0, < 10.0.10240.19360
- windows 10 version 1607≥ 10.0.14393.0, < 10.0.14393.5246
- windows 10 version 1809≥ 10.0.17763.0, < 10.0.17763.3165 | ≥ 10.0.0, < 10.0.17763.3165
1 vendor · 25 products
References
1 links- msrc.microsoft.com/update-guide/vulnerability/CVE-2022-30221Vendor Advisory