HIGH CISA KEV
CVE-2022-22718
CVSS v3
7.8
HIGH
EPSS Score
18.5 %
exploit probability, as of 2026-10-19
CISA KEV
Yes
known exploited
Exploitation
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SSVC status
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Affected and fixed versions
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Description
Windows Print Spooler Elevation of Privilege Vulnerability
CISA Known Exploited Vulnerability
- Date Added
- 2022-04-19
- Patch Due Date
- 2022-05-10
- Ransomware Use
- Unknown
Technical details
- Published
- 2022-02-09
Frequently asked questions
What is CVE-2022-22718?
Windows Print Spooler Elevation of Privilege Vulnerability
Is CVE-2022-22718 actively exploited?
Yes. CVE-2022-22718 is on the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities (KEV) catalog, meaning it has been confirmed as actively exploited in the wild. CISA requires federal agencies to patch by 2022-05-10.
What is the CVSS score for CVE-2022-22718?
CVE-2022-22718 has a CVSS v3 base score of 7.8 (HIGH severity).
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