What is CVE-2022-28339?

CVE-2022-28339 is a high-severity vulnerability in Microsoft Windows, classified under Uncontrolled Search Path Element. CVSS score: 7.3/10. Published 2025-02-22.

How severe is CVE-2022-28339?

High severity. CVSS v3 base score is 7.3 out of 10.

Is CVE-2022-28339 known to be exploited?

1 public proof-of-concept repositories are indexed. Not currently listed in the CISA KEV catalog.

Vulnerability in Microsoft Windows

CVE-2022-28339

Trend Micro HouseCall for Home Networks version 5.3.1302 and below contains an uncontrolled search patch element vulnerability that could allow an attacker with low user privileges to create a malicious DLL that could lead to escalated privileges.

EPSS: 0.003 (20.2th percentile) — read the EPSS interpretation.

CVSS v3 metric

CVSS v3 base score 7.3 (High). Vector: CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H.

Affected products

Microsoft Windows
Trendmicro Housecall_for_home_networks
Trend Micro, Inc. Micro Housecall For Home Networks — versions 5.3

Weakness classification (CWE)

CWE-427 — Uncontrolled Search Path Element

Public proof-of-concept exploits

fkie-cad/nvd-json-data-feeds

References

security@trendmicro.com (Vendor Advisory)
security@trendmicro.com (Third Party Advisory)

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2022-28339?: CVE-2022-28339 is a high-severity vulnerability in Microsoft Windows, classified under Uncontrolled Search Path Element. CVSS score: 7.3/10. Published 2025-02-22.
How severe is CVE-2022-28339?: High severity. CVSS v3 base score is 7.3 out of 10.
Is CVE-2022-28339 known to be exploited?: 1 public proof-of-concept repositories are indexed. Not currently listed in the CISA KEV catalog.