CVE-2022-34706: 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, 10:12 UTC
- EPSS
- 0.4% chance of exploitation in 30 days – higher than 38% 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
European organizations should prioritize upgrading or patching affected systems to versions of Windows 10 beyond 1809 where this vulnerability is resolved. If upgrading is not immediately feasible, organizations should implement strict access controls to limit the number of users with local access to vulnerable systems. Employing application whitelisting and endpoint detection and response (EDR) solutions can help detect and prevent exploitation attempts. Regularly auditing user privileges and removing unnecessary local accounts can reduce the attack surface. Network segmentation should be used to isolate legacy systems from critical infrastructure and sensitive data stores. Monitoring logs for unusual privilege escalation attempts and anomalous LSA activity can provide early warning signs. Additionally, organizations should ensure that all security updates from Microsoft are applied promptly once available, and maintain an inventory of systems running Windows 10 Version 1809 to identify and remediate vulnerable endpoints. User education on the risks of local access compromise and enforcing strong authentication mechanisms can further reduce risk.
Description
Windows Local Security Authority (LSA) Elevation of Privilege Vulnerability