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CVE-2022-38028

HighExploitedPublic exploit

Windows Print Spooler Elevation of Privilege Vulnerability

Published Oct 11, 2022 · Updated Jan 12, 2026

Key Facts

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  • CVE-2022-38028 is a high-severity vulnerability (CVSS 7.8 v3.1) affecting Windows 10 1507 (Microsoft), Windows 10 1607 (Microsoft), Windows 10 1809 (Microsoft) and 22 more products.
  • It is exploited in the wild, listed in CISA KEV, Industry KEV feed, CIRCL KEV, ENISA EUVD since Apr 22, 2024. Public exploit code is available.
  • EPSS estimates a 15% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
  • Fixed versions are available, including Windows 10 1507 10.0.10240.19507, Windows 10 1607 10.0.14393.5427, Windows 10 1809 10.0.17763.3532.
  • Brandefense priority: patch immediately, because it is listed as exploited in the wild.

CVSS v3.1

7.8

CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H

EPSS (30-day exploit likelihood)

15%

Higher than 96.6% of all scored CVEs

Exploited in the wild

Yes

4 catalog listings

Public exploit code

Available

Proof-of-concept or weaponized module

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Description

Windows Print Spooler Elevation of Privilege Vulnerability

Known-Exploited Catalog Listings

CatalogAddedRemediation dueRansomware use
CISA KEVApr 23, 2024May 14, 2024Not reported
Industry KEV feedApr 22, 2024May 14, 2024Not reported
CIRCL KEVApr 23, 2024May 14, 2024Not reported
ENISA EUVDApr 23, 2024n/aNot reported

Required action: Apply mitigations per vendor instructions or discontinue use of the product if mitigations are unavailable.

Affected Products

34 affected entries in total
ProductAffected versionsFixed in
Windows 10 1507MicrosoftSee advisory10.0.10240.19507
Windows 10 1607MicrosoftSee advisory10.0.14393.5427
Windows 10 1809MicrosoftSee advisory10.0.17763.3532
Windows 10 20h2MicrosoftSee advisory10.0.19042.2130
Windows 10 21h1MicrosoftSee advisory10.0.19043.2130
20 more affected products in the full CVE brief

Patched Releases

Windows 10 1507

10.0.10240.19507

Windows 10 1607

10.0.14393.5427

Windows 10 1809

10.0.17763.3532

Windows 10 20h2

10.0.19042.2130

Windows 10 21h1

10.0.19043.2130

Windows 10 21h2

10.0.19044.2130

Windows 11 22h2

10.0.22621.674

Windows 8.1

6.3.9600.20625

Windows Rt 8.1

6.3.9600.20625

Windows Server 2016

10.0.14393.5427

Windows Server 2019

10.0.17763.3532

Windows Server 2022

10.0.20348.1129

Windows 10 Version 1507

10.0.10240.19507

Windows 10 Version 1607

10.0.14393.5427

Windows 10 Version 1809

10.0.17763.3532

Windows 10 Version 20H2

10.0.19042.2130

Windows 10 Version 21H1

10.0.19043.2130

Windows 10 Version 21H2

10.0.19044.2130

Windows 11 version 21H2

10.0.22000.1098

Windows 11 version 22H2

10.0.22621.674

Windows Server 2012

6.2.9200.23920

Windows Server 2012 (Server Core installation)

6.2.9200.23920

Windows Server 2012 R2

6.3.9600.20625

Windows Server 2012 R2 (Server Core installation)

6.3.9600.20625

Windows Server 2016 (Server Core installation)

10.0.14393.5427

Timeline

  1. Publicly disclosed

    Oct 11, 2022

  2. Added to Industry KEV feed

    Apr 22, 2024

  3. Added to CISA KEV

    Apr 23, 2024

  4. Added to CIRCL KEV

    Apr 23, 2024

  5. Added to ENISA EUVD

    Apr 23, 2024

  6. Last updated

    Jan 12, 2026

References

8 more references in the full CVE brief

FAQ

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