CVE-2022-38396
CVE-2022-38396 is a high-severity vulnerability in Microsoft Windows 10 1507 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.
Key facts
- Severity: High (CVSS 3.x base score 7.8)
- EPSS exploit prediction: 0% (33rd percentile)
- Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
- Affected product: Microsoft Windows 10 1507
- Published:
- Last modified:
Description
HP Factory Preinstalled Images on certain systems that shipped with Windows 10 versions 20H2 and earlier OS versions might allow escalation of privilege via execution of certain files outside the restricted path. This potential vulnerability was remediated starting with Windows 10 versions 21H2 on October 31, 2021.
Frequently asked questions
- What is CVE-2022-38396?
- HP Factory Preinstalled Images on certain systems that shipped with Windows 10 versions 20H2 and earlier OS versions might allow escalation of privilege via execution of certain files outside the restricted path. This potential vulnerability was remediated starting with Windows 10 versions 21H2 on October 31, 2021.
- How severe is CVE-2022-38396?
- CVE-2022-38396 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-2022-38396 being actively exploited?
- It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (33rd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
- What products are affected by CVE-2022-38396?
- CVE-2022-38396 primarily affects Microsoft Windows 10 1507. In total, 10 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
- How do I fix CVE-2022-38396?
- 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-2022-38396 published?
- CVE-2022-38396 was published on 2023-02-12 and last updated on 2026-06-17.
References
Affected products (10)
- cpe:2.3:o:microsoft:windows_10_1507:-:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:o:microsoft:windows_10_1511:-:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:o:microsoft:windows_10_1607:-:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:o:microsoft:windows_10_1703:-:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:o:microsoft:windows_10_1709:-:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:o:microsoft:windows_10_1803:-:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:o:microsoft:windows_10_1809:-:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:o:microsoft:windows_10_1909:-:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:o:microsoft:windows_10_2004:-:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:o:microsoft:windows_10_20h2:-:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
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