CVE-2022-44698
Microsoft Defender SmartScreen Security Feature Bypass Vulnerability
CVSS
—
No CVSS
EPSS
76.1%
p99
KEV
YES
Dec 13, 2022
Exploit Today
80
0-100
Published: — · Last modified: —
76.1%EPSS · 30 days76.1%
2026-06-302026-07-16
Product
Microsoft / Defender
Vulnerability
Microsoft Defender SmartScreen Security Feature Bypass Vulnerability
Added to KEV
Dec 13, 2022
Remediate by
Jan 3, 2023
Known ransomware use
Yes
Summary description
Microsoft Defender SmartScreen contains a security feature bypass vulnerability that could allow an attacker to evade Mark of the Web (MOTW) defenses via a specially crafted malicious file.
Required action
Apply updates per vendor instructions.
Notes
https://msrc.microsoft.com/update-guide/vulnerability/CVE-2022-44698; https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2022-44698
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