CVE-2022-44698
MediumExploitedPublic exploitWindows SmartScreen Security Feature Bypass Vulnerability
Published Dec 13, 2022 · Updated Jan 12, 2026
Key Facts
Patch immediately- CVE-2022-44698 is a medium-severity vulnerability (CVSS 5.4 v3.1) affecting Windows 10 1607 (Microsoft), Windows 10 1809 (Microsoft), Windows 10 20h2 (Microsoft) and 14 more products.
- It is exploited in the wild, listed in CISA KEV, Industry KEV feed, CIRCL KEV, ENISA EUVD since Dec 13, 2022 and is known to be used in ransomware campaigns. Public exploit code is available.
- EPSS estimates a 76% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
- Fixed versions are available, including Windows 10 1607 10.0.14393.5582, Windows 10 1809 10.0.17763.3770, Windows 10 20h2 10.0.19042.2364.
- Brandefense priority: patch immediately, because it is listed as exploited in the wild.
CVSS v3.1
5.4
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:N/I:L/A:L
EPSS (30-day exploit likelihood)
76%
Higher than 99.5% of all scored CVEs
Exploited in the wild
Yes
4 catalog listings, used by ransomware
Public exploit code
Available
Proof-of-concept or weaponized module
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Description
Windows SmartScreen Security Feature Bypass Vulnerability
Known-Exploited Catalog Listings
| Catalog | Added | Remediation due | Ransomware use |
|---|---|---|---|
| CISA KEV | Dec 13, 2022 | Jan 3, 2023 | Known |
| Industry KEV feed | Dec 13, 2022 | Jan 3, 2023 | Known |
| CIRCL KEV | Dec 13, 2022 | Jan 3, 2023 | Known |
| ENISA EUVD | Dec 13, 2022 | n/a | Not reported |
Required action: Apply updates per vendor instructions.
Affected Products
20 affected entries in total| Product | Affected versions | Fixed in |
|---|---|---|
| Windows 10 1607Microsoft | See advisory | 10.0.14393.5582 |
| Windows 10 1809Microsoft | See advisory | 10.0.17763.3770 |
| Windows 10 20h2Microsoft | See advisory | 10.0.19042.2364 |
| Windows 10 21h1Microsoft | See advisory | 10.0.19043.2364 |
| Windows 10 21h2Microsoft | See advisory | 10.0.19044.2364 |
Patched Releases
Windows 10 1607
10.0.14393.5582
Windows 10 1809
10.0.17763.3770
Windows 10 20h2
10.0.19042.2364
Windows 10 21h1
10.0.19043.2364
Windows 10 21h2
10.0.19044.2364
Windows 10 22h2
10.0.19045.2364
Windows 11 21h2
10.0.22000.1335
Windows Server 2016
10.0.14393.5582
Windows Server 2019
10.0.17763.3770
Windows Server 2022
10.0.20348.1366
Windows 10 Version 1607
10.0.14393.5582
Windows 10 Version 1809
10.0.17763.3770
Windows 10 Version 20H2
10.0.19042.2364
Windows 10 Version 21H1
10.0.19043.2364
Windows 10 Version 21H2
10.0.19044.2364
Windows 10 Version 22H2
10.0.19045.2364
Windows 11 version 21H2
10.0.22000.1335
Timeline
Publicly disclosed
Dec 13, 2022
Added to CISA KEV
Dec 13, 2022
Added to Industry KEV feed
Dec 13, 2022
Added to CIRCL KEV
Dec 13, 2022
Added to ENISA EUVD
Dec 13, 2022
Last updated
Jan 12, 2026
References
- patchWindows SmartScreen Security Feature Bypass Vulnerability
- exploitVulnCheck exploitation report
- exploitVulnCheck exploitation report
- exploitVulnCheck exploitation report
- exploitVulnCheck exploitation report
FAQ
Common Questions.
Windows SmartScreen Security Feature Bypass Vulnerability
Affected: Windows 10 1607 (Microsoft); Windows 10 1809 (Microsoft); Windows 10 20h2 (Microsoft), among others. The full list is in the CVE brief.
It is exploited in the wild, listed in CISA KEV, Industry KEV feed, CIRCL KEV, ENISA EUVD since Dec 13, 2022 and is known to be used in ransomware campaigns.
Yes. It was added on Dec 13, 2022 with a federal remediation due date of Jan 3, 2023.
Public exploit code is available.
Fixed versions are available, including Windows 10 1607 10.0.14393.5582, Windows 10 1809 10.0.17763.3770, Windows 10 20h2 10.0.19042.2364.
Brandefense priority: patch immediately, because it is listed as exploited in the wild.
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