Security readout for executives and security teams
Plain-English summary
CVE-2022-44702 is a high-severity Windows Terminal flaw that could allow code execution after local access and user interaction. The provided sources identify Windows Terminal for Windows 10 and Windows 11 version 1.0.0 as affected. Treat it as endpoint patching risk, not confirmed internet-facing exploitation.
Executive priority
Prioritize as a normal high-severity endpoint remediation item. The impact is potentially full compromise of confidentiality, integrity, and availability, but the provided evidence indicates local access and user interaction are required, with no confirmed active exploitation.
Technical view
The CVSS 3.1 vector is 7.8 high: AV:L/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H. The CWE is CWE-94, indicating improper control of code generation. Exploitability is listed as unproven, remediation level as official fix, and report confidence as confirmed in the provided CVSS data.
Likely exposure
Likely exposure is Windows endpoints running affected Windows Terminal versions, specifically Windows 10 or Windows 11 Windows Terminal 1.0.0 as listed. The local attack vector and required user interaction reduce wormable risk but keep endpoint compromise impact high.
Exploitation context
The source bundle does not show CISA KEV listing or confirmed active exploitation. The CVSS exploit code maturity is unproven. Public details provided here are sparse, so avoid assuming exploit availability or real-world use without newer vendor or threat-intelligence evidence.
Researcher notes
Key gaps are exploit mechanics, precise fixed version, and any required user action details. Use MSRC as the authoritative source before making detection or remediation claims. Do not infer exposure beyond the affected Windows Terminal entries provided in the bundle.
Mitigation direction
- Review Microsoft MSRC guidance for CVE-2022-44702 and apply the official fix.
- Inventory Windows Terminal versions across managed Windows 10 and Windows 11 endpoints.
- Prioritize remediation for developer, administrator, and privileged workstation populations.
- Use endpoint management reporting to confirm patched Windows Terminal installations.
- Monitor vendor guidance for any revised affected-version or mitigation details.
Validation and detection
- Check endpoint software inventory for Windows Terminal 1.0.0 installations.
- Confirm Microsoft update or package remediation status for affected machines.
- Verify vulnerable versions are no longer present after remediation.
- Review EDR telemetry for suspicious Windows Terminal-adjacent process activity.
- Document exceptions where upgrade or removal is not immediately possible.
Public sources used
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CWE-94: Code execution behavior lookup
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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
- Windows Terminal Remote Code Execution VulnerabilityCVE reference, microsoft · vendor-advisory
- https://portal.msrc.microsoft.com/en-US/security-guidance/advisory/CVE-2022-44702CVE reference, CVE · x_transferred
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CWE details
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