CVE-2022-34705: 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, 07:57 UTC
- EPSS
- 0.8% chance of exploitation in 30 days – higher than 58% 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 2026-10-26.
What to do
Affected software
| Product | Affected | Fixed in |
|---|---|---|
| Microsoft Windows 10 Version 1809 | Affected
| Fixed in– |
AI-suggested
Organizations should prioritize upgrading affected systems to a supported and patched version of Windows 10 or later, as Microsoft has not provided a patch for this specific version. If upgrading is not immediately feasible, organizations should implement strict access controls to limit local user privileges and monitor for unusual activity indicative of privilege escalation attempts. Employing endpoint detection and response (EDR) solutions that can detect anomalous behavior related to Credential Guard or privilege escalation is recommended. Network segmentation to isolate critical systems and the use of multi-factor authentication can reduce the risk of initial compromise. Regularly auditing user accounts and privileges, disabling unnecessary local accounts, and enforcing the principle of least privilege will further mitigate exploitation risks. Finally, organizations should stay informed on Microsoft’s security advisories for any forthcoming patches or workarounds.
Description
Windows Defender Credential Guard Elevation of Privilege Vulnerability