CVE-2022-30190 Microsoft Windows Support Diagnostic Tool (MSDT) Remote Code Execution
Attackers can execute arbitrary code via MSDT URL protocol triggered by applications like Word, requiring immediate patching.
- Exploited in the wild
- Since 14 Jun 2022
- 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-2022-30190?
CVE-2022-30190 is a high-severity code injection vulnerability in Microsoft Windows 10 1507, published on 1 Jun 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
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.
Which versions are affected by CVE-2022-30190?
It affects 16 products.
Products include Microsoft Windows 10 1507, Microsoft Windows 10 1607, Microsoft Windows 10 1809, Microsoft Windows 10 20h2, Microsoft Windows 10 21h1, Microsoft Windows 10 21h2 and 10 more.
How do I fix CVE-2022-30190?
No fix has been published for CVE-2022-30190 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available. US federal agencies must fix it by 5 Jul 2022.
Upgrade, and never evaluate templates, expressions or code built from user input. More about Code injection.
Is CVE-2022-30190 being exploited?
Yes. Attackers have exploited CVE-2022-30190 in the wild since at least 14 Jun 2022, including in ransomware campaigns.
Public exploit code: 1 Metasploit module and 95 proofs of concept on GitHub.
Other vulnerabilities in Microsoft Windows 10 1507
- CVE-2017-8543 Microsoft Windows Search Remote Code Execution
- CVE-2025-33053 Microsoft Windows External Control of File Name or Path
- CVE-2025-33073 Microsoft Windows SMB Client Improper Access Control
- CVE-2024-49039 Microsoft Windows Task Scheduler Privilege Escalation
- CVE-2024-43461 Microsoft Windows MSHTML Platform Spoofing
Sources
Also known as GHSA-4r9q-wqcj-x85j.