CVE-2022-26791
HIGHCVSS 7.8/10EPSS 0.75%
Last modified
CVE-2022-26791 is a high-severity vulnerability rated 7.8/10 on the CVSS scale. Windows Print Spooler Elevation of Privilege Vulnerability. EPSS estimates a 0.75% 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
Affected Software
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Microsoft | Windows 10 | 20h2 |
| Microsoft | Windows 10 | 21h1 |
| Microsoft | Windows 10 | 21h2 |
| Microsoft | Windows Server 2016 | 20h2 |
References
Timeline
- Published
- Last Modified
- Status
- Modified
Frequently Asked Questions
What is CVE-2022-26791?
Windows Print Spooler Elevation of Privilege Vulnerability
How severe is CVE-2022-26791?
CVE-2022-26791 has a CVSS score of 7.8/10 (HIGH severity). The EPSS model estimates a 0.75% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2022-26791?
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.
How Strix Helps
- How Strix found a critical auth bypass in etcdStrix autonomously discovered a critical authentication bypass in etcd, later designated CVE-2026-33413.
- Autonomous PentestingAI agents that find and validate exploitable vulnerabilities like this one across your applications.
- PR ReviewsPentest every pull request so vulnerable code is caught before it ships to production.
- AI Penetration TestingHow AI-driven penetration testing continuously covers your attack surface.
Related CVEs from 2022
- CVE-2022-26786Windows Print Spooler Elevation of Privilege Vulnerability7.8
- CVE-2022-26787Windows Print Spooler Elevation of Privilege Vulnerability7.8
- CVE-2022-26788PowerShell Elevation of Privilege Vulnerability7.8
- CVE-2022-26789Windows Print Spooler Elevation of Privilege Vulnerability7.8
- CVE-2022-2679A vulnerability was found in SourceCodester Interview Manage…9.8
- CVE-2022-26790Windows Print Spooler Elevation of Privilege Vulnerability7.8
- CVE-2022-26792Windows Print Spooler Elevation of Privilege Vulnerability7.8
- CVE-2022-26793Windows Print Spooler Elevation of Privilege Vulnerability7.8
- CVE-2022-26794Windows Print Spooler Elevation of Privilege Vulnerability7.8
- CVE-2022-26795Windows Print Spooler Elevation of Privilege Vulnerability7.8
- CVE-2022-26796Windows Print Spooler Elevation of Privilege Vulnerability7.8
- CVE-2022-26797Windows Print Spooler Elevation of Privilege Vulnerability7.8
Are you affected by CVE-2022-26791?
Run a free Strix scan to check your systems for this vulnerability.
Scan your code nowSource: NVD / NIST