CVE-2022-34691: Microsoft Windows 10 Version 1809 · Elevation of Privilege
Affects Microsoft Windows 10 Version 1809Source CVE Database V5
Not known to be exploited · CVSS 8.8 High.
Data as of 26 Oct 2026, 08:30 UTC
- EPSS
- 2.2% chance of exploitation in 30 days – higher than 82% of CVEsExploit Prediction Scoring System: the likelihood attackers will use this flaw soon.
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H/E:U/RL:O/RC:CExploitation evidence
Disclosed: evidence found.
CVE published 9 Aug 2022
Detectable: no evidence on record.
No public nuclei template indexed
Weaponised: no evidence on record.
No public exploit code indexed in Metasploit or Exploit-DB
Exploited in the wildExploited: no evidence on record.
Not in CISA KEV and no source reports exploitation
Observed by OffSeq MirageSeen by Mirage: no evidence on record.
No attack traffic recorded by OffSeq Mirage sensors
A missing step is not evidence of safety. Sources: cve.org (opens in a new tab), the Metasploit, Exploit-DB and nuclei-templates index as of 26 Oct 2026.
What to do
Affected software
| Product | Affected | Fixed in |
|---|---|---|
| Microsoft Windows 10 Version 1809 | Affected
| Fixed in– |
AI-suggested
Organizations should prioritize upgrading or patching affected Windows 10 Version 1809 systems with the latest security updates from Microsoft as soon as they become available. In the absence of patches, applying recommended workarounds such as restricting network access to domain controllers, enforcing strict access controls, and monitoring for unusual privilege escalation attempts is critical. Implementing robust network segmentation to isolate critical AD DS infrastructure can limit the attack surface. Employing enhanced logging and alerting on privilege changes and anomalous authentication events will aid in early detection. Additionally, organizations should review and minimize the number of accounts with elevated privileges and enforce the principle of least privilege. Regular vulnerability assessments and penetration testing focused on privilege escalation vectors can help identify residual risks. Finally, maintaining an up-to-date asset inventory to identify systems running the vulnerable version is essential for targeted remediation.
Description
Active Directory Domain Services Elevation of Privilege Vulnerability