Is CVE-2022-45479 actively exploited?

No active exploitation of CVE-2022-45479 has been confirmed so far. Continue monitoring, as exploit status can change.

Can CVE-2022-45479 be exploited remotely?

Yes. CVE-2022-45479 is exploitable remotely over the network (CVSS attack vector: Network).

What is the CVSS score of CVE-2022-45479?

CVE-2022-45479 has a CVSS score of 9.8 (CRITICAL).

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CRITICAL

CVE-2022-45479

CWE-306Published: December 5, 2022· Updated: Jun 17, 2026

9.8

CVSS v3.1

Official Description

PC Keyboard allows remote unauthenticated users to send instructions to the server to execute arbitrary code without any previous authorization or authentication. CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H

NVD Source

Risk Analysis

PC Keyboard allows remote, unauthenticated users to send instructions that result in arbitrary code execution. This critical flaw poses a significant risk due to the lack of required authentication.

There is no known public exploit for this vulnerability, and it is not in the CISA KEV catalog. The vulnerability is remotely exploitable with low complexity.

Recommended Action

Restrict access to the PC Keyboard service and ensure that all remote connections are authenticated.

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-2022-45479 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.