Is CVE-2022-45026 actively exploited?

No active exploitation of CVE-2022-45026 has been confirmed so far. Continue monitoring, as exploit status can change.

Can CVE-2022-45026 be exploited remotely?

Yes. CVE-2022-45026 is exploitable remotely over the network (CVSS attack vector: Network).

What is the CVSS score of CVE-2022-45026?

CVE-2022-45026 has a CVSS score of 9.8 (CRITICAL).

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CRITICAL

CVE-2022-45026

CWE-78Published: December 7, 2022· Updated: Jun 17, 2026

9.8

CVSS v3.1

Official Description

An issue in Markdown Preview Enhanced v0.6.5 and v0.19.6 for VSCode and Atom allows attackers to execute arbitrary commands during the GFM export process.

NVD Source

Risk Analysis

Markdown Preview Enhanced versions 0.6.5 and 0.19.6 for VSCode and Atom allow arbitrary command execution during the GFM export process. This critical flaw allows attackers to execute commands on the host system.

No public exploit is known, and it is not in the CISA KEV catalog. It is remotely exploitable.

Recommended Action

Update the Markdown Preview Enhanced extension to a version that addresses this command injection risk.

Generated by the CTIWATCH analysis pipeline from this CVE's metadata (CVSS, EPSS, KEV status, exploit intelligence). Verify against vendor advisories before acting.

Technical Analysis

CVE-2022-45026 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.