Which products and versions are affected by CVE-2022-30216?

Affected: Windows 10 (Microsoft) versions 20h2, 21h1, 21h2; Windows 11 (Microsoft); Windows Server 2016 (Microsoft) versions 20h2, among others. The full list is in the CVE brief.

Is CVE-2022-30216 being exploited in the wild?

It is not listed in any known-exploited vulnerabilities catalog.

Is CVE-2022-30216 in the CISA KEV catalog?

No, it is not currently listed in the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities catalog.

Is there a public exploit for CVE-2022-30216?

No public exploit code is known.

How urgently should CVE-2022-30216 be patched?

Brandefense priority: patch immediately, because it is very likely to be exploited soon.

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CVE-2022-30216

High

Windows Server Service Tampering Vulnerability

Published Jul 12, 2022 · Updated Jul 8, 2025

Key Facts

Patch immediately

CVE-2022-30216 is a high-severity vulnerability (CVSS 8.8 v3.1) affecting Windows 10 (Microsoft), Windows 11 (Microsoft), Windows Server 2016 (Microsoft) and 6 more products.
It is not listed in any known-exploited vulnerabilities catalog. No public exploit code is known.
EPSS estimates a 89% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
Fixed versions are available, including Windows 10 Version 20H2 10.0.19042.1826, Windows 10 Version 21H1 10.0.19043.1826, Windows 10 Version 21H2 10.0.19044.1826.
Brandefense priority: patch immediately, because it is very likely to be exploited soon.

CVSS v3.1

8.8

CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H

EPSS (30-day exploit likelihood)

89%

Higher than 99.7% of all scored CVEs

Exploited in the wild

No known

Not in a known-exploited catalog

Public exploit code

None known

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Description

Windows Server Service Tampering Vulnerability

Affected Products

19 affected entries in total

Product	Affected versions	Fixed in
Windows 10Microsoft	20h2, 21h1, 21h2	n/a
Windows 11Microsoft	See advisory	n/a
Windows Server 2016Microsoft	20h2	n/a
Windows Server 2022Microsoft	>= 10.0.20348.0	10.0.20348.825
Windows 10 Version 20H2	>= 10.0.0	10.0.19042.1826

4 more affected products in the full CVE brief

Patched Releases

Windows 10 Version 20H2

10.0.19042.1826

Windows 10 Version 21H1

10.0.19043.1826

Windows 10 Version 21H2

10.0.19044.1826

Windows 11 version 21H2

10.0.22000.795

Windows Server 2022

10.0.20348.825

Windows Server version 20H2

10.0.19042.1826

Timeline

Publicly disclosed
Jul 12, 2022
Last updated
Jul 8, 2025

Weakness Type

CWE-434 Unrestricted Upload of File with Dangerous Type

References

otherWindows Server Service Tampering Vulnerability

FAQ

Common Questions.

Windows Server Service Tampering Vulnerability
Affected: Windows 10 (Microsoft) versions 20h2, 21h1, 21h2; Windows 11 (Microsoft); Windows Server 2016 (Microsoft) versions 20h2, among others. The full list is in the CVE brief.
It is not listed in any known-exploited vulnerabilities catalog.
No, it is not currently listed in the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities catalog.
No public exploit code is known.
Fixed versions are available, including Windows 10 Version 20H2 10.0.19042.1826, Windows 10 Version 21H1 10.0.19043.1826, Windows 10 Version 21H2 10.0.19044.1826.
Brandefense priority: patch immediately, because it is very likely to be exploited soon.

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