CVE-2022-23282 Paint 3D Remote Code Execution Vulnerability

High 7.8 Published 9 Mar 2022 Updated 27 May 2026

An attacker can execute arbitrary code on systems running Microsoft Paint 3D via a memory corruption vulnerability.

Exploited in the wild: Not known
Login needed: Not needed
Attackable: Local or same network only
Victim action needed: A user has to click or open something
Fix: None listed

What is CVE-2022-23282?

CVE-2022-23282 is a high-severity memory corruption vulnerability in Microsoft Paint 3D, published on 9 Mar 2022. It can only be exploited from the same machine or local network, and only if a user opens a file or follows a link.

Official description

Paint 3D Remote Code Execution Vulnerability

Weakness: CWE-787

Which versions are affected by CVE-2022-23282?

It affects 1 product.

Products include Microsoft Paint 3d.

How do I fix CVE-2022-23282?

No fix has been published for CVE-2022-23282 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.

Upgrade to the fixed version. Memory-safe languages, compiler hardening and fuzzing prevent most new cases. More about Memory corruption.

Is CVE-2022-23282 being exploited?

There is no known exploitation of CVE-2022-23282 in the wild and no public exploit code.

Sources

Also known as GHSA-93xr-277q-vq2q.