ACTIVELY EXPLOITED

CVE-2022-21971: Microsoft Windows Runtime Remote Code Execution Vulnerability

Facts
VendorMicrosoft
ProductWindows
Actively exploitedYes
Added to CISA KEV18 Aug 2022
CISA federal deadline8 Sep 2022
Weakness (CWE)CWE-824

Required action (CISA's text)

Apply updates per vendor instructions.

Description (NVD)

Microsoft Windows Runtime contains an unspecified vulnerability that allows for remote code execution.

SOURCES

Other Microsoft flaws

Data from NVD, CISA KEV, FIRST EPSS and vendor advisories. Updated 10 Nov 2026.