Is CVE-2022-30190 actively exploited?

Yes. KEV Intelligence tracks CVE-2022-30190 as a known exploited vulnerability. Confidence is confirmed.

What exploitation activity has KEV Intelligence observed?

KEV Intelligence has not yet recorded sensor-observed exploitation attempts for CVE-2022-30190. Our sensors continue to monitor for activity targeting this CVE.

Which versions are affected?

CVE-2022-30190 affects Microsoft Windows 10 Version 1809 and 21 other products. KEV Intelligence lists 23 version rows; examples include 10.0.17763.0 to < 10.0.17763.3046 and 10.0.0 to < 10.0.17763.3046.

Yes. CVE-2022-30190 is listed in the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities (KEV) catalog.

CVE-2022-30190 Exploited in the Wild — Windows 10 Version 1809, Windows Server 2019, Windows Server 2019 (Server Core installation), Windows 10 Version 21H1, Windows Server 2022, Windows 10 Version 20H2, Windows Server version 20H2, Windows 11 version 21H2, Windows 10 Version 21H2, Windows 10 Version 1507, Windows 10 Version 1607, Windows Server 2016, Windows Server 2016 (Server Core installation), Windows 7, Windows 7 Service Pack 1, Windows 8.1, Windows Server 2008 R2 Service Pack 1, Windows Server 2008 R2 Service Pack 1 (Server Core installation), Windows Server 2012, Windows Server 2012 (Server Core installation), Windows Server 2012 R2, Windows Server 2012 R2 (Server Core installation)

Q: How should organizations remediate it?

Prioritize remediation. Validate affected assets and apply vendor fixes on an accelerated timeline.

Q: Is it in CISA KEV?

Yes. CVE-2022-30190 is listed in the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities (KEV) catalog.

Decision summary

What security teams need to know first

Direct answers before the deeper technical record.

What it is

CVE-2022-30190 is an unauthenticated vulnerability affecting Microsoft Windows 10 Version 1809 and 21 other products. A remote code execution vulnerability exists when MSDT is called using the URL protocol from a...

Is it exploited?

Yes. KEV Intelligence tracks this CVE as a known exploited vulnerability. Confidence is confirmed.

Who is affected?

Microsoft / Windows 10 Version 1809 affected before 10.0.17763.3046.

What should we do?

Prioritize remediation. Validate affected assets and apply vendor fixes on an accelerated timeline.

Overview

Windows 10 Version 1809 Remote Code Execution

A remote code execution vulnerability exists when MSDT is called using the URL protocol from a calling application such as Word. An attacker who successfully exploits this vulnerability can run arbitrary code with the privileges of the calling application.

The attacker can then install programs, view, change, or delete data, or create new accounts in the context allowed by the user’s rights. Please see the MSRC Blog Entry for important information about steps you can take to protect your system from this vulnerability.

Vendor Product Affected Status

Microsoft Windows 10 Version 1809 Before 10.0.17763.3046 Affected

Microsoft Windows Server 2019 Before 10.0.17763.3046 Affected

Microsoft Windows Server 2019 (Server Core installation) Before 10.0.17763.3046 Affected

Microsoft Windows 10 Version 21H1 Before 10.0.19043.1766 Affected

Microsoft Windows Server 2022 Before 10.0.20348.770 Affected

Microsoft Windows 10 Version 20H2 Before 10.0.19042.1766 Affected

Microsoft Windows Server version 20H2 Before 10.0.19042.1766 Affected

Microsoft Windows 11 version 21H2 Before 10.0.22000.739 Affected

Microsoft Windows 10 Version 21H2 Before 10.0.19044.1766 Affected

Microsoft Windows 10 Version 1507 Before 10.0.10240.19325 Affected

Microsoft Windows 10 Version 1607 Before 10.0.14393.5192 Affected

Microsoft Windows Server 2016 Before 10.0.14393.5192 Affected

Microsoft Windows Server 2016 (Server Core installation) Before 10.0.14393.5192 Affected

Microsoft Windows 7 Before 6.1.7601.25984 Affected

Microsoft Windows 7 Service Pack 1 Before 6.1.7601.25984 Affected

Microsoft Windows 8.1 Before 6.3.9600.20402 Affected

Microsoft Windows Server 2008 R2 Service Pack 1 Before 6.1.7601.25984 Affected

Microsoft Windows Server 2008 R2 Service Pack 1 (Server Core installation) Before 6.1.7601.25984 Affected

Microsoft Windows Server 2012 Before 6.2.9200.23736 Affected

Microsoft Windows Server 2012 (Server Core installation) Before 6.2.9200.23736 Affected

Microsoft Windows Server 2012 R2 Before 6.3.9600.20402 Affected

Microsoft Windows Server 2012 R2 (Server Core installation) Before 6.3.9600.20402 Affected

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Published: 01 Jun 2022
Exploitation Reported: 14 Jun 2022
Attack vector: Local
Complexity: Low
Privileges: None
User interaction: Required

CVE References

CVE Record CVE.org · CVE Record https://www.cve.org/CVERecord?id=CVE-2022-30190
Microsoft Windows Support Diagnostic Tool (MSDT) Remote Code Execution Vulnerability msrc.microsoft.com · Vendor Advisory https://msrc.microsoft.com/update-guide/vulnerability/CVE-2022-30190

Exploitation evidence

Why KEV Intelligence marks this CVE as exploited

Third-party attestation and first-party sensor observation are shown separately so teams can judge the evidence chain.

Exploited in the wild

CISA

Recorded 14 Jun 2022

Independent exploitation attestation added to the KEV Intelligence record.

Used in malware

CISA

Recorded 02 Jun 2026

Malware families have been linked to exploitation of this CVE.

Proof of concept available

GitHub

Recorded 30 May 2022

Public scanner or PoC coverage increases practical exploitability.

Known exploited vulnerability sources

Per-source evidence links for KEV attestations are available through the KEV Intelligence Pro API.

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Source	Added
CISA First	2022-06-14 00:00 UTC
Tenable Blog	2026-06-02 14:21 UTC
CVE	2026-08-04 04:41 UTC

Detection

Operational artifacts and observed signals

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Observed signals

Request targets: 0
User-Agents: 0

Raw values available in Pro and Enterprise.

Scanner coverage

Metasploit template detected 28 Apr 2025.

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Virtual patch status

No KEV Intelligence virtual patch is currently available. Future rules ship for ModSecurity, Cloudflare, and AWS WAF.

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Scanner Artifacts

Scanner and exploit-framework references linked to this CVE.

Scanner	Reference	Detected
Metasploit	https://github.com/rapid7/metasploit-framework/blob/master/modules/exploits/windows/fileformat/word_msdtjs_rce.rb	28 Apr 2025

Risk and context

Severity, weaknesses, and research context

CVSS v3.1

7.8 High

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

EPSS

99.2%

Recent mention · Tenable Blog

Inside the customer environment: Where threat actors, vulnerabilities, and exposed assets intersect

Tenable Research has developed a graph-based model linking 600+ threat groups to real-world customer exposures. It reveals which vulnerabilities sit at the intersection of severity, active exploitation, and organizational risk.Key takeawaysThe "patch everything" strategy is...

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All CVSS Scores

CVSS v3.1 7.8 High

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

CVSS v2.0 9.3 High

AV:N/AC:M/Au:N/C:C/I:C/A:C

Potential Proof of Concepts

These PoCs are unverified and could contain malware. Use at your own risk.

word_msdtjs_rce

metasploit · Created Unknown

Metasploit module for CVE-2022-30190

Timeline

From disclosure to observed exploitation

04 Aug 2026
KEV confirmed by CVE

Exploitation attested by an external source
02 Jun 2026
KEV confirmed by Tenable Blog

Exploitation attested by an external source
02 Jun 2026
First public exploitation report

Exploit observed in malware
28 Apr 2025
Metasploit module available

Exploit module available
28 Apr 2025
Public PoC available

Public proof-of-concept code published
14 Jun 2022
Added to CISA KEV

Listed in the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities catalog
01 Jun 2022
CVE published

Vulnerability disclosed publicly
03 May 2022
CVE ID reserved

Identifier reserved by the CNA

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Evidence confidence and provenance
First-party sensor telemetry
PoC and scanner references
Affected versions and enrichment
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{
  "cve_id": "CVE-2022-30190",
  "confidence": "Confirmed",
  "cvss_score": 7.8,
  "cvss_estimated": false,
  "epss_score": 0.99234,
  "exploit_status": {
    "exploited_in_the_wild": true,
    "active_exploitation_observed": false
  },
  "sensor_telemetry": { "attempts": 0, "sensors": 0 }
}

CVE-2022-30190

What security teams need to know first

Windows 10 Version 1809 Remote Code Execution

Tags

CVE References

Why KEV Intelligence marks this CVE as exploited

Exploited in the wild

Used in malware

Proof of concept available

Known exploited vulnerability sources

Operational artifacts and observed signals

Observed signals

Scanner coverage

Virtual patch status

Scanner Artifacts

Severity, weaknesses, and research context

Inside the customer environment: Where threat actors, vulnerabilities, and exposed assets intersect

All CVSS Scores

Potential Proof of Concepts

From disclosure to observed exploitation

KEV confirmed by CVE

KEV confirmed by Tenable Blog

First public exploitation report

Metasploit module available

Public PoC available

Added to CISA KEV

CVE published

CVE ID reserved

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