Technical Severity
HIGH
CVSS v3.1 Metrics
7.8
/ 10
Minimal Risk
Critical
Vector Specification
CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
Exploitation Likelihood
EPSS Prediction
92.59
%
Predictive Probability
Percentile Rank
99.7
th
Documented as more likely to be exploited than 99.7% of known CVEs.
Detection Date
Sep 15, 2022
Remediation Due
Oct 06, 2022
CISA Catalog Active
Threat Analysis
Microsoft Windows incorrectly parses shortcuts in such a way that malicious code may be executed when the operating system displays the icon of a malicious shortcut file. An attacker who successfully exploited this vulnerability could execute code as the logged-on user.
Remediation Directive
Apply updates per vendor instructions.