Security readout for executives and security teams
Plain-English summary
CVE-2022-23282 is a high-severity Microsoft Paint 3D remote code execution vulnerability. Business risk is endpoint compromise if a user interacts with malicious content handled by the vulnerable app. The source bundle identifies Paint 3D 6.0.0 and indicates user interaction is required.
Executive priority
Treat as a high-priority endpoint hygiene issue, especially for fleets where Paint 3D is installed broadly. Prioritize remediation but do not escalate as actively exploited based on the supplied evidence.
Technical view
The CVE is associated with CWE-787, an out-of-bounds write, with CVSS 3.1 score 7.8. The vector is AV:L/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H, meaning low complexity, no privileges required, user interaction required, and high impact to confidentiality, integrity, and availability.
Likely exposure
Exposure is likely limited to Windows endpoints with Microsoft Paint 3D 6.0.0 installed. The CVSS vector indicates local attack conditions and required user interaction, not unauthenticated network-service exploitation.
Exploitation context
The source bundle does not show CISA KEV listing or active exploitation evidence. Exploit maturity is marked unproven in the supplied CVSS data, so active exploitation should not be assumed.
Researcher notes
Evidence is sparse beyond Microsoft’s advisory metadata, CVSS vector, CWE-787, and affected version. Avoid broad claims about file types, exploit chains, or fixed build numbers unless confirmed from vendor guidance.
Mitigation direction
- Review Microsoft MSRC guidance for the official remediation.
- Update Paint 3D through Microsoft-supported channels where applicable.
- Inventory endpoints for Paint 3D version 6.0.0.
- Remove or restrict Paint 3D where it is not business-required.
- Reinforce controls against opening untrusted files or content.
Validation and detection
- Confirm whether Paint 3D 6.0.0 exists on managed endpoints.
- Verify Microsoft’s official remediation status from MSRC.
- Check vulnerability scanner detections against the listed CVE and product version.
- Review endpoint telemetry for suspicious Paint 3D crashes or child processes.
- Document any exceptions for systems that cannot be remediated.
Public sources used
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Open ATT&CK lookup- Severity
- High
- CVSS
- 7.8 (3.1)
- Known Exploited
- No
- Published
Vector: CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H/E:U/RL:O/RC:C
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CVSS vector scores
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CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H/E:U/RL:O/RC:C1.85.9microsoftVulnerability scoring details
Base CVSS 3.1 score
7.8HighVector: CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H/E:U/RL:O/RC:C
Vulnerability timeline
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ADP provider summaries
Source materials
- CVE List V5 sourceCVE List V5
- Paint 3D Remote Code Execution VulnerabilityCVE reference, microsoft · vendor-advisory
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CWE details
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Out-of-bounds Write
Out-of-bounds Write represents a recurring weakness pattern that can create exploitable paths when design, validation, or implementation controls are missing.