CVE-2022-22718VulnerabilityPublished 04/19/2022Updated 10/24/2026

CVE-2022-22718: Microsoft Windows Print Spooler Privilege Escalation Vulnerability

Affects Microsoft WindowsSource CISA KEV

Severity

High

No CVSS score published yet

Exploitation: Actively exploited – in CISA KEV since 04/19/2022
KEV deadline: 05/10/2022
EPSS: 18.5% chance of exploitation in 30 days – higher than 97% of CVEs

What to do

CISA required action

Apply updates per vendor instructions.

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Description

CVE-2022-22718 is a high-severity privilege escalation vulnerability in the Microsoft Windows Print Spooler service. It allows an attacker to elevate privileges on affected Windows systems. The vulnerability has been exploited in the wild. No specific affected versions or patch information are provided in the available data.

Summary

Microsoft Windows Print Spooler contains an unspecified vulnerability identified as CVE-2022-22718 that enables privilege escalation. This vulnerability has been observed to be exploited in the wild. Details about the exact nature of the flaw, affected Windows versions, and remediation status are not provided in the current data.

Impact

Successful exploitation of this vulnerability allows an attacker to escalate privileges on a Windows system, potentially gaining higher-level access than intended. This can lead to unauthorized actions and compromise of system security. The vulnerability is confirmed to be exploited in the wild, indicating active threat.

Mitigation

Patch status is not yet confirmed — check the Microsoft vendor advisory for current remediation guidance. Until official fixes are confirmed, monitor for updates from Microsoft and apply any security patches promptly once available.

What to do

Description

AnalysisAI-generated, updated 10/24/2026, 11:27:07 UTC

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