CVE-2022-44698 MEDIUM

CVE-2022-44698: Windows SmartScreen Security Feature Bypass Vulnerability

Vendor Microsoft
Product Windows 10 Version 1809
KEV Status Known Exploited
Ransomware Used in campaigns
Published December 13, 2022
Last update January 12, 2026
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CVSS base score

5.4/10
Attack vector Network
Attack complexity Low
Privileges required None
User interaction Required
Confidentiality None
Integrity Low

CVSS vector

CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:N/I:L/A:L/E:F/RL:O/RC:C

What the vulnerability does

01Description

Windows SmartScreen Security Feature Bypass Vulnerability

CISA mandated remediation

02CISA Required Action

Apply updates per vendor instructions.

Key dates

03Disclosure timeline

December 13, 2022 CVE published
January 12, 2026 Record updated