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HIGH · 7.8

CVE-2022-21874

Windows Security Center API Remote Code Execution Vulnerability

Vulnerability Description

Windows Security Center API Remote Code Execution Vulnerability

CVSS Score

7.8

HIGH

CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
Attack Vector
LOCAL
Attack Complexity
LOW
Privileges Required
NONE
User Interaction
REQUIRED
Scope
UNCHANGED
Confidentiality
HIGH
Integrity
HIGH
Availability
HIGH

Affected Products

VendorProductVersions
MicrosoftWindows 10-
MicrosoftWindows 11-
MicrosoftWindows Server20h2
MicrosoftWindows Server 2016-
MicrosoftWindows Server 2019-

References

FAQ

What is CVE-2022-21874?

CVE-2022-21874 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 7.8 (HIGH). Windows Security Center API Remote Code Execution Vulnerability

How severe is CVE-2022-21874?

CVE-2022-21874 has been rated HIGH with a CVSS base score of 7.8/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.

Is there a patch for CVE-2022-21874?

Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Microsoft Windows 10, Microsoft Windows 11, Microsoft Windows Server, Microsoft Windows Server 2016, Microsoft Windows Server 2019.