HIGH CISA KEV

CVE-2022-23748

CVSS v3

7.8

HIGH

EPSS Score

11.7%

exploit probability

CISA KEV

Yes

known exploited

Exploitation

SSVC status

Description

mDNSResponder.exe is vulnerable to DLL Sideloading attack. Executable improperly specifies how to load the DLL, from which folder and under what conditions. In these scenarios, a malicious attacker could be using the valid and legitimate executable to load malicious files.

CISA Known Exploited Vulnerability

Date Added
2/6/2025
Patch Due Date
2/27/2025
Ransomware Use
Unknown

Technical details

Published
11/17/2022

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2022-23748?

mDNSResponder.exe is vulnerable to DLL Sideloading attack. Executable improperly specifies how to load the DLL, from which folder and under what conditions. In these scenarios, a malicious attacker could be using the valid and legitimate executable to load malicious files.

Is CVE-2022-23748 actively exploited?

Yes. CVE-2022-23748 is on the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities (KEV) catalog, meaning it has been confirmed as actively exploited in the wild. CISA requires federal agencies to patch by 2/27/2025.

What is the CVSS score for CVE-2022-23748?

CVE-2022-23748 has a CVSS v3 base score of 7.8 (HIGH severity).

Is CVE-2022-23748 affecting your environment?

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