CVE-2022-38048: microsoft 365_apps
CVSS: 7.8v3.1HighModified
Published 11-10-2022Last modified 02-01-2025
Vulnerability summary
CVE-2022-38048 is a high (CVSS 7.8) vulnerability in microsoft 365_apps. EPSS estimates a 1.69% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days, higher than 76.8% of scored vulnerabilities.
CVSS score
7.8/10
010
High · v3.1 (CVE.org)EPSS score
1.69%
0%100%
Low · +0.07 pp in 30 daysKEVNot listedIn no KEV catalog
RansomwareNone recordedNo known use recorded
Public exploits0No public exploits recorded
Timeline
- 11-10-2022PublishedVulnerability first disclosed.
- 02-01-2025Last modifiedVulnerability information updated.
Description
Microsoft Office Remote Code Execution Vulnerability
CVSS metrics
2 scores · 2 sources · 1 versionHigh 7.8Preferred score · CVE.org (CNA)
CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H/E:U/RL:O/RC:CSourcesAll 2 agree
- NVDNIST7.8HighCVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
EPSS trend
Probability
1.69%
Chance of exploitation in the next 30 days
Percentile
77%
Versus all other CVEs
30-day change
+0.07 pp
From 1.62% on 21-09-2026
21-09-202621-10-2026
EPSS score1.69%
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
Microsoft10 products
- 365_appsna
- microsoft 365 apps for enterprise≥ 16.0.1, < https://aka.ms/OfficeSecurityReleases
- microsoft office 2013 service pack 1≥ 15.0.0, < 15.0.5493.1000
- microsoft office 2016≥ 16.0.0, < 16.0.5365.1000
- microsoft office 2019≥ 19.0.0, < https://aka.ms/OfficeSecurityReleases
1 vendor · 10 products
References
2 links- msrc.microsoft.com/update-guide/vulnerability/CVE-2022-38048Vendor Advisory
- portal.msrc.microsoft.com/en-US/security-guidance/advisory/CVE-2022-38048X TransferredPatchVendor Advisory