Actively exploited · Published Oct 11, 2022 · Assigned by microsoft
CVE-2022-38028Windows 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 23, 2024). The chance it is exploited in the next 30 days is estimated at 14.9% (higher than 97% of all known vulnerabilities). Apply mitigations per vendor instructions or discontinue use of the product if mitigations are unavailable.
Severity (CVSS 3.1)7.8High
Exploit odds (30 days)14.9%top 3.3% of all CVEs
Exploited in the wildYesCISA KEV since Apr 23, 2024
Attack toolingNoneno public tooling known
CISA guidance
Apply mitigations per vendor instructions or discontinue use of the product if mitigations are unavailable.
Federal agencies must remediate by May 14, 2024.
Official description
Windows Print Spooler Elevation of Privilege Vulnerability
Affected products (as reported)
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Microsoft | Windows 10 Version 1809 | 10.0.17763.0 – before 10.0.17763.3532 |
| Microsoft | Windows 10 Version 1809 | 10.0.0 – before 10.0.17763.3532 |
| Microsoft | Windows Server 2019 | 10.0.17763.0 – before 10.0.17763.3532 |
| Microsoft | Windows Server 2019 (Server Core installation) | 10.0.17763.0 – before 10.0.17763.3532 |
| Microsoft | Windows 10 Version 21H1 | 10.0.0 – before 10.0.19043.2130 |
| Microsoft | Windows Server 2022 | 10.0.20348.0 – before 10.0.20348.1129 |
| Microsoft | Windows 10 Version 20H2 | 10.0.0 – before 10.0.19042.2130 |
| Microsoft | Windows 11 version 21H2 | 10.0.0 – before 10.0.22000.1098 |
| Microsoft | Windows 10 Version 21H2 | 10.0.19043.0 – before 10.0.19044.2130 |
| Microsoft | Windows 11 version 22H2 | 10.0.22621.0 – before 10.0.22621.674 |
| Microsoft | Windows 10 Version 1507 | 10.0.10240.0 – before 10.0.10240.19507 |
| Microsoft | Windows 10 Version 1607 | 10.0.14393.0 – before 10.0.14393.5427 |
| Microsoft | Windows Server 2016 | 10.0.14393.0 – before 10.0.14393.5427 |
| Microsoft | Windows Server 2016 (Server Core installation) | 10.0.14393.0 – before 10.0.14393.5427 |
| Microsoft | Windows 8.1 | 6.3.0 – before 6.3.9600.20625 |
| Microsoft | Windows Server 2012 | 6.2.9200.0 – before 6.2.9200.23920 |
| Microsoft | Windows Server 2012 (Server Core installation) | 6.2.9200.0 – before 6.2.9200.23920 |
| Microsoft | Windows Server 2012 R2 | 6.3.9600.0 – before 6.3.9600.20625 |
| Microsoft | Windows Server 2012 R2 (Server Core installation) | 6.3.9600.0 – before 6.3.9600.20625 |