CVE-2022-34699: Microsoft Windows 10 Version 1809 · Elevation of Privilege
Affects Microsoft Windows 10 Version 1809Source CVE Database V5
Not known to be exploited · CVSS 7.8 High.
Data as of 26 Oct 2026, 09:15 UTC
- EPSS
- 4.4% chance of exploitation in 30 days – higher than 91% of CVEsExploit Prediction Scoring System: the likelihood attackers will use this flaw soon.
CVSS:3.1/AV:L/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 systems to the latest supported Windows versions where this vulnerability is addressed. If immediate patching is not possible, implement strict access controls to limit local user privileges and restrict physical and remote access to systems running Windows 10 Version 1809. Employ application whitelisting and endpoint detection and response (EDR) solutions to detect and block suspicious privilege escalation attempts. Regularly audit user accounts and permissions to minimize the number of users with local access. Additionally, enable and enforce security features such as Credential Guard and Device Guard where supported. Network segmentation can also limit the spread of an attacker who successfully exploits this vulnerability. Monitoring system logs for unusual activity related to Win32k or privilege escalation attempts can provide early warning signs.
Description
Windows Win32k Elevation of Privilege Vulnerability