How severe is CVE-2022-38028?

CVE-2022-38028 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-2022-38028 being actively exploited?

Yes. CVE-2022-38028 is on CISA's Known Exploited Vulnerabilities (KEV) catalog, added on 2024-04-23, which means active exploitation has been confirmed. It should be prioritised for remediation.

What products are affected by CVE-2022-38028?

CVE-2022-38028 primarily affects Microsoft Windows 10 1507. In total, 16 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.

How do I fix CVE-2022-38028?

Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Because this CVE is known to be actively exploited, treat remediation as urgent — CISA KEV typically sets a short remediation deadline.

Does CVE-2022-38028 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?

Yes. CVE-2022-38028 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2022-40634. It is also flagged as exploited in the EUVD (since 2024-04-23).

When was CVE-2022-38028 published?

CVE-2022-38028 was published on 2022-10-11 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2022-38028

CVE-2022-38028 is a high-severity vulnerability in Microsoft Windows 10 1507 with a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.8. It is listed in CISA's Known Exploited Vulnerabilities (KEV) catalog, confirming it has been exploited in the wild (added 2024-04-23).

Key facts

Severity: High (CVSS 3.x base score 7.8)
EPSS exploit prediction: 15% (96th percentile)
Actively exploited: Yes — listed in CISA KEV (added 2024-04-23)
EU (EUVD) id: EUVD-2022-40634
EU exploitation: Flagged exploited in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (since 2024-04-23)
Affected product: Microsoft Windows 10 1507
Published: 2022-10-11
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

Windows Print Spooler Elevation of Privilege Vulnerability

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2022-38028?: Windows Print Spooler Elevation of Privilege Vulnerability
How severe is CVE-2022-38028?: CVE-2022-38028 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-2022-38028 being actively exploited?: Yes. CVE-2022-38028 is on CISA's Known Exploited Vulnerabilities (KEV) catalog, added on 2024-04-23, which means active exploitation has been confirmed. It should be prioritised for remediation.
What products are affected by CVE-2022-38028?: CVE-2022-38028 primarily affects Microsoft Windows 10 1507. In total, 16 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2022-38028?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Because this CVE is known to be actively exploited, treat remediation as urgent — CISA KEV typically sets a short remediation deadline.
Does CVE-2022-38028 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?: Yes. CVE-2022-38028 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2022-40634. It is also flagged as exploited in the EUVD (since 2024-04-23).
When was CVE-2022-38028 published?: CVE-2022-38028 was published on 2022-10-11 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

Affected products (16)

cpe:2.3:o:microsoft:windows_10_1507:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
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:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:microsoft:windows_10_20h2:*:*:*:*:*:*:arm64:*
cpe:2.3:o:microsoft:windows_10_20h2:*:*:*:*:*:*:x86:*
cpe:2.3:o:microsoft:windows_10_21h1:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:microsoft:windows_10_21h2:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:microsoft:windows_11_22h2:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:microsoft:windows_8.1:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:microsoft:windows_rt_8.1:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:microsoft:windows_server_2012:-:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:microsoft:windows_server_2012:r2:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:microsoft:windows_server_2016:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:microsoft:windows_server_2019:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:microsoft:windows_server_2022:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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