CVE-2022-21971
Microsoft Windows Runtime Remote Code Execution Vulnerability
CVSS
—
No CVSS
EPSS
53.9%
p99
KEV
YES
Aug 18, 2022
Exploit Today
80
0-100
Published: — · Last modified: —
53.9%EPSS · 30 days53.9%
2026-09-162026-10-14
Product
Microsoft / Windows
Vulnerability
Microsoft Windows Runtime Remote Code Execution Vulnerability
Added to KEV
Aug 18, 2022
Remediate by
Sep 8, 2022
Known ransomware use
No
Summary description
Microsoft Windows Runtime contains an unspecified vulnerability that allows for remote code execution.
Required action
Apply updates per vendor instructions.
Notes
https://msrc.microsoft.com/update-guide/vulnerability/CVE-2022-21971; https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2022-21971
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