CVE-2022-44702: microsoft terminal Code Injection
CVSS: 7.8v3.1HighModified
Published 13-12-2022Last modified 27-05-2026
Vulnerability summary
CVE-2022-44702 is a high (CVSS 7.8) Code Injection vulnerability in microsoft terminal. EPSS estimates a 1.44% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days, higher than 72.9% of scored vulnerabilities.
CVSS score
7.8/10
010
High · v3.1 (CVE.org)EPSS score
1.44%
0%100%
Low · +0.08 pp in 30 daysKEVNot listedIn no KEV catalog
RansomwareNone recordedNo known use recorded
Public exploits0No public exploits recorded
Timeline
- 13-12-2022PublishedVulnerability first disclosed.
- 27-05-2026Last modifiedVulnerability information updated.
Description
Windows Terminal 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
1.44%
Chance of exploitation in the next 30 days
Percentile
73%
Versus all other CVEs
30-day change
+0.08 pp
From 1.36% on 21-09-2026
21-09-202621-10-2026
EPSS score1.44%
Known exploited
Compare KEV catalogsNot in any of the 3 tracked catalogs.
Public exploits
0 foundNo public exploits indexed.
Weaknesses
CWE · root causeAffected systems
Microsoft3 products
- terminal< 1.15.2874
- windows terminal for windows 10≥ 1.0.0, < 1.15.2874.0
- windows terminal for windows 11≥ 1.0.0, < 1.15.2875
1 vendor · 3 products
References
2 links
msrc.microsoft.com/update-guide/vulnerability/CVE-2022-44702Vendor Advisory- portal.msrc.microsoft.com/en-US/security-guidance/advisory/CVE-2022-44702X TransferredPatchVendor Advisory