How severe is CVE-2022-21852?

CVE-2022-21852 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.8, rated high severity. It is exploitable over local access with low attack complexity, requires low privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.

Is CVE-2022-21852 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (51st percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2022-21852?

CVE-2022-21852 primarily affects Microsoft Windows 10. In total, 20 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.

How do I fix CVE-2022-21852?

Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Given its high severity, prioritise patching exposed systems.

When was CVE-2022-21852 published?

CVE-2022-21852 was published on 2022-01-11 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2022-21852

CVE-2022-21852 is a high-severity vulnerability in Microsoft Windows 10 with a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.8. It is not currently listed as actively exploited by CISA, and its EPSS exploit-prediction score is low. The underlying weakness is classified as CWE-119.

Key facts

Severity: High (CVSS 3.x base score 7.8)
CVSS v2: 7.2
EPSS exploit prediction: 1% (51st percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-119
Affected product: Microsoft Windows 10
Published: 2022-01-11
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

Windows DWM Core Library Elevation of Privilege Vulnerability

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2022-21852?: Windows DWM Core Library Elevation of Privilege Vulnerability
How severe is CVE-2022-21852?: CVE-2022-21852 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.8, rated high severity. It is exploitable over local access with low attack complexity, requires low privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.
Is CVE-2022-21852 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (51st percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2022-21852?: CVE-2022-21852 primarily affects Microsoft Windows 10. In total, 20 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2022-21852?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Given its high severity, prioritise patching exposed systems.
When was CVE-2022-21852 published?: CVE-2022-21852 was published on 2022-01-11 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

Affected products (20)

cpe:2.3:o:microsoft:windows_10:20h2:*:*:*:*:*:arm64:*
cpe:2.3:o:microsoft:windows_10:20h2:*:*:*:*:*:x64:*
cpe:2.3:o:microsoft:windows_10:20h2:*:*:*:*:*:x86:*
cpe:2.3:o:microsoft:windows_10:21h1:*:*:*:*:*:arm64:*
cpe:2.3:o:microsoft:windows_10:21h1:*:*:*:*:*:x64:*
cpe:2.3:o:microsoft:windows_10:21h1:*:*:*:*:*:x86:*
cpe:2.3:o:microsoft:windows_10:21h2:*:*:*:*:*:arm64:*
cpe:2.3:o:microsoft:windows_10:21h2:*:*:*:*:*:x64:*
cpe:2.3:o:microsoft:windows_10:21h2:*:*:*:*:*:x86:*
cpe:2.3:o:microsoft:windows_10:1809:*:*:*:*:*:arm64:*
cpe:2.3:o:microsoft:windows_10:1809:*:*:*:*:*:x64:*
cpe:2.3:o:microsoft:windows_10:1809:*:*:*:*:*:x86:*
cpe:2.3:o:microsoft:windows_10:1909:*:*:*:*:*:arm64:*
cpe:2.3:o:microsoft:windows_10:1909:*:*:*:*:*:x64:*
cpe:2.3:o:microsoft:windows_10:1909:*:*:*:*:*:x86:*
cpe:2.3:o:microsoft:windows_11:-:*:*:*:*:*:arm64:*
cpe:2.3:o:microsoft:windows_11:-:*:*:*:*:*:x64:*
cpe:2.3:o:microsoft:windows_server:20h2:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:microsoft:windows_server:2022:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:microsoft:windows_server_2019:-:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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