CVE-2022-35768: 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
- 1.0% chance of exploitation in 30 days – higher than 65% 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
1. Immediate upgrade or patching: Organizations should prioritize updating affected systems to a newer, supported Windows 10 version or apply any available security updates from Microsoft as soon as they are released. 2. Restrict local access: Limit the number of users with local access to systems running Windows 10 Version 1809. Enforce strict access controls and use least privilege principles to reduce the risk of exploitation. 3. Implement application whitelisting and endpoint protection: Deploy advanced endpoint detection and response (EDR) solutions capable of detecting suspicious privilege escalation attempts and kernel-level anomalies. 4. Monitor system logs and behavior: Enable detailed logging and monitor for unusual activities indicative of privilege escalation attempts, such as unexpected process creations or changes in user privileges. 5. Network segmentation: Isolate legacy systems to limit lateral movement opportunities in case of compromise. 6. User awareness and training: Educate users about the risks of local exploits and the importance of reporting suspicious system behavior. 7. Prepare incident response plans: Ensure readiness to respond quickly to any detected exploitation attempts, including containment and remediation procedures.
Description
Windows Kernel Elevation of Privilege Vulnerability