How severe is CVE-2022-21876?

CVE-2022-21876 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 5.5, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over local access with low attack complexity, requires low privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity none, and availability none.

Is CVE-2022-21876 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (67th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2022-21876?

CVE-2022-21876 primarily affects Microsoft Windows 10. In total, 26 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.

How do I fix CVE-2022-21876?

Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.

When was CVE-2022-21876 published?

CVE-2022-21876 was published on 2022-01-11 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2022-21876

CVE-2022-21876 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Microsoft Windows 10 with a CVSS 3.x base score of 5.5. 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-125.

Key facts

Severity: Medium (CVSS 3.x base score 5.5)
CVSS v2: 4.9
EPSS exploit prediction: 1% (67th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-125
Affected product: Microsoft Windows 10
Published: 2022-01-11
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

Win32k Information Disclosure Vulnerability

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2022-21876?: Win32k Information Disclosure Vulnerability
How severe is CVE-2022-21876?: CVE-2022-21876 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 5.5, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over local access with low attack complexity, requires low privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity none, and availability none.
Is CVE-2022-21876 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (67th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2022-21876?: CVE-2022-21876 primarily affects Microsoft Windows 10. In total, 26 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2022-21876?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2022-21876 published?: CVE-2022-21876 was published on 2022-01-11 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

Affected products (26)

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cpe:2.3:o:microsoft:windows_10:-:*:*:*:*:*:x86:*
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_10:1607:*:*:*:*:*:x64:*
cpe:2.3:o:microsoft:windows_10:1607:*:*:*:*:*: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_2012:-:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:microsoft:windows_server_2016:-:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:microsoft:windows_server_2019:-:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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