CVE-2010-3338Windows 7 Vulnerability
The Windows Task Scheduler in Microsoft Windows Vista SP1 and SP2, Windows Server 2008 Gold, SP2, and R2, and Windows 7 does not properly determine the security context of scheduled tasks, which allows local users to gain privileges via a crafted application, aka "Task Scheduler…
Published Dec 16, 2010 · Updated Apr 28, 2026
Key Facts
Patch immediately- CVE-2010-3338 is a high-severity vulnerability (CVSS 7.2 v2) affecting Windows 7 (Microsoft), Windows Server 2008 (Microsoft), Windows Vista (Microsoft).
- It is exploited in the wild, listed in Industry KEV feed since Dec 15, 2021. Public exploit code is available.
- EPSS estimates a 23% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
- No fixed version is listed yet; check the vendor advisory for mitigations.
- Brandefense priority: patch immediately, because it is listed as exploited in the wild.
Scores
CVSS v2
7.2
AV:L/AC:L/Au:N/C:C/I:C/A:C
EPSS (30-day exploit likelihood)
23%
Higher than 97.7% of all scored CVEs
Exploit maturity
Weaponized
ATLAS score
49/100
Publication score, see How it works
Exploitation Verdict
KEV listed
Dec 15, 2021
Federal due date
None
No federal due date
Ransomware use
Not reported
Attributed actors
None named
Exploit & Defence Guidance
Exploit maturity
Weaponized
Public exploit code
3
Proof-of-concept links
In-the-wild evidence
2
Reports of active use
Description
The Windows Task Scheduler in Microsoft Windows Vista SP1 and SP2, Windows Server 2008 Gold, SP2, and R2, and Windows 7 does not properly determine the security context of scheduled tasks, which allows local users to gain privileges via a crafted application, aka "Task Scheduler Vulnerability." NOTE: this might overlap CVE-2010-3888.
Known-Exploited Catalog Listings
| Catalog | Added | Remediation due | Ransomware use |
|---|---|---|---|
| Industry KEV feed | Dec 15, 2021 | n/a | Not reported |
Affected Products
11 affected entries in total| Product | Affected versions | Fixed in |
|---|---|---|
| Windows 7Microsoft | See advisory | n/a |
| Windows Server 2008Microsoft | r2 | n/a |
| Windows VistaMicrosoft | See advisory | n/a |
Timeline
Publicly disclosed
Dec 16, 2010
Added to Industry KEV feed
Dec 15, 2021
Last updated
Apr 28, 2026
Weakness Type
- CWE-20 Improper Input Validation
References
- exploitMSF ms10_092_schelevator.rb
- exploitVulnCheck exploitation report
- exploitExploitDB-15589
- exploitExploitDB-19930
- exploitVulnCheck exploitation report
FAQ
Common Questions.
The Windows Task Scheduler in Microsoft Windows Vista SP1 and SP2, Windows Server 2008 Gold, SP2, and R2, and Windows 7 does not properly determine the security context of scheduled tasks, which allows local users to gain privileges via a crafted application, aka "Task Scheduler Vulnerability." NOTE: this might overla…
Affected: Windows 7 (Microsoft); Windows Server 2008 (Microsoft) versions r2; Windows Vista (Microsoft). The full list is in the CVE brief.
It is exploited in the wild, listed in Industry KEV feed since Dec 15, 2021.
No, it is not currently listed in the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities catalog.
Public exploit code is available.
No fixed version is listed yet; check the vendor advisory for mitigations.
Brandefense priority: patch immediately, because it is listed as exploited in the wild.
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