Actively exploited · Published Feb 9, 2022 · Assigned by microsoft
CVE-2022-22718Windows Print Spooler Elevation of Privilege Vulnerability
High 7.8 Exploited
In plain English
A high-severity security flaw in Windows 10 Version 1507 from Microsoft. Attackers are actively exploiting it in the wild (listed by CISA on April 19, 2022). The chance it is exploited in the next 30 days is estimated at 18.5% (higher than 97% of all known vulnerabilities). Ready-made attack tooling exists: public proof-of-concept code. Apply updates per vendor instructions.
Severity (CVSS 3.1)7.8High
Exploit odds (30 days)18.5%top 2.7% of all CVEs
Exploited in the wildYesCISA KEV since Apr 19, 2022
Attack tooling1Public PoC
CISA guidance
Apply updates per vendor instructions.
Federal agencies must remediate by May 10, 2022.
Official description
Windows Print Spooler Elevation of Privilege Vulnerability
Affected products (as reported)
References
- Windows Print Spooler Elevation of Privilege Vulnerability vendor-advisory
- https://www.cisa.gov/known-exploited-vulnerabilities-catalog?field_cve=CVE-2022-22718 government-resource