CVE-2022-35771: 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 25 Oct 2026, 19:02 UTC
- EPSS
- 0.8% chance of exploitation in 30 days – higher than 56% 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 2026-10-25.
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. In the absence of official patches, organizations should implement strict access controls to limit local user privileges and restrict the ability to execute untrusted code. Employing application whitelisting and endpoint detection and response (EDR) solutions can help detect and prevent exploitation attempts. Network segmentation should be enforced to limit lateral movement if an attacker gains local access. Regular auditing of privileged accounts and monitoring for unusual privilege escalation activities are critical. Additionally, organizations should consider disabling or restricting Credential Guard only if absolutely necessary and with full understanding of the security trade-offs. Maintaining up-to-date asset inventories to identify systems running vulnerable versions is essential for targeted remediation. Finally, user training to reduce the risk of initial compromise and maintaining robust incident response plans will help mitigate the broader impact.
Description
Windows Defender Credential Guard Elevation of Privilege Vulnerability