CVE-2022-34722
NVD-CWE-noinfoPublished: September 13, 2022· Updated: Jun 17, 2026
Official Description
Windows Internet Key Exchange (IKE) Protocol Extensions Remote Code Execution Vulnerability
Risk Analysis
This is a critical remote code execution vulnerability in the Windows Internet Key Exchange (IKE) Protocol Extensions. It allows unauthenticated attackers to execute arbitrary code on affected Windows systems.
No public exploit is known, and it is not in the CISA KEV catalog. The vulnerability is remotely exploitable with low attack complexity.
Apply the relevant security updates provided by Microsoft for the affected Windows 10 versions.
Technical Analysis
CVE-2022-34722 can be exploited remotely over the network without requiring physical or adjacent access, significantly expanding the attack surface for threat actors.
The vulnerability requires no privileges and no user interaction, making it a prime target for automated exploitation campaigns and worm-like propagation.
A successful exploit results in complete confidentiality breach (data exposure), full integrity compromise (data manipulation), availability disruption (denial of service), with a CVSS base score of 9.8.
CVSS v3.1 Vector Breakdown
Affected Vendors & Products
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Quick Facts
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Recommended Actions
- →Apply vendor patches immediately
- →Monitor CVE-2022-34722 in threat intel feeds
- →Review IDS/IPS signatures for exploitation attempts