CVE-2022-22718
HIGHCVSS 7.8/10Actively ExploitedEPSS 18.46%
Last modified
CVE-2022-22718 is a high-severity vulnerability rated 7.8/10 on the CVSS scale. Windows Print Spooler Elevation of Privilege Vulnerability. CISA has confirmed active exploitation in the wild. EPSS estimates a 18.46% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.
Description
Windows Print Spooler Elevation of Privilege Vulnerability
Metrics
CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
Exploitation Status
This vulnerability is listed in CISA’s Known Exploited Vulnerabilities catalog, confirming active exploitation in the wild. Federal agencies must remediate by .
Affected Software
| Vendor | Product | Versions | Update |
|---|---|---|---|
| Microsoft | Windows 10 1507 | < 10.0.10240.19204 | — |
| Microsoft | Windows 10 1607 | < 10.0.14393.4946 | — |
| Microsoft | Windows 10 1809 | < 10.0.17763.2565 | — |
| Microsoft | Windows 10 1909 | <= 10.0.18363.2094 | — |
| Microsoft | Windows 10 20h2 | < 10.0.19042.1526 | — |
| Microsoft | Windows 10 21h1 | < 10.0.19043.1526 | — |
| Microsoft | Windows 10 21h2 | < 10.0.19044.1526 | — |
| Microsoft | Windows 11 21h2 | < 10.0.22000.493 | — |
| Microsoft | Windows 7 | All versions | Sp1 |
| Microsoft | Windows 8.1 | All versions | — |
| Microsoft | Windows Rt 8.1 | All versions | — |
| Microsoft | Windows Server 2008 | All versions | Sp2 |
| Microsoft | Windows Server 2008 | r2 | Sp1 |
| Microsoft | Windows Server 2012 | All versions | — |
| Microsoft | Windows Server 2012 | r2 | — |
| Microsoft | Windows Server 2016 | < 10.0.14393.4946 | — |
| Microsoft | Windows Server 2019 | < 10.0.17763.2565 | — |
| Microsoft | Windows Server 2022 | < 10.0.20348.524 | — |
| Microsoft | Windows Server 20h2 | < 10.0.19042.1526 | — |
References
- https://msrc.microsoft.com/update-guide/vulnerability/CVE-2022-22718Patch, Vendor Advisory
- https://msrc.microsoft.com/update-guide/vulnerability/CVE-2022-22718Patch, Vendor Advisory
- https://www.cisa.gov/known-exploited-vulnerabilities-catalog?field_cve=CVE-2022-22718US Government Resource
Timeline
- Published
- Last Modified
- Status
- Analyzed
Frequently Asked Questions
What is CVE-2022-22718?
Windows Print Spooler Elevation of Privilege Vulnerability
How severe is CVE-2022-22718?
CVE-2022-22718 has a CVSS score of 7.8/10 (HIGH severity). The EPSS model estimates a 18.46% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. This vulnerability is listed in CISA's Known Exploited Vulnerabilities catalog.
How do I fix CVE-2022-22718?
Check the vendor references and advisories linked above for patched versions and mitigation guidance. You can also run a Strix scan to test if your systems are affected.
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