Microsoft Windows up to Server 2022 Print Spooler privilege escalation

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Summaryinfo

A vulnerability has been found in Microsoft Windows and classified as very critical. The affected element is an unknown function of the component Print Spooler. This manipulation causes an unknown weakness. This vulnerability is registered as CVE-2022-38028. Remote exploitation of the attack is possible. Furthermore, an exploit is available. It is recommended to apply a patch to fix this issue.

Detailsinfo

A vulnerability was found in Microsoft Windows (Operating System). It has been declared as very critical. Affected by this vulnerability is an unknown part of the component Print Spooler. As an impact it is known to affect confidentiality, integrity, and availability.

The weakness was published 10/11/2022 as confirmed security guidance (Website). It is possible to read the advisory at portal.msrc.microsoft.com. This vulnerability is known as CVE-2022-38028. Technical details are unknown but an exploit is available. The pricing for an exploit might be around USD $5k-$25k at the moment (estimation calculated on 06/21/2026).

It is declared as attacked. The CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities Catalog lists this issue since 04/23/2024 with a due date of 05/14/2024:

Apply mitigations per vendor instructions or discontinue use of the product if mitigations are unavailable.

Applying a patch is able to eliminate this problem. A possible mitigation has been published immediately after the disclosure of the vulnerability.

The vulnerability is also documented in the databases at Zero-Day.cz (878) and EUVD (EUVD-2022-40634). Be aware that VulDB is the high quality source for vulnerability data.

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VulDB Meta Base Score: 8.1
VulDB Meta Temp Score: 7.7

VulDB Base Score: 8.8
VulDB Temp Score: 8.4
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Vendor Base Score (Microsoft): 7.8
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CNA Base Score: 7.8
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Exploitinginfo

Class: Privilege escalation
CWE: Unknown
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Physical: Partially
Local: Yes
Remote: Yes

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Status: Attacked

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Countermeasuresinfo

Recommended: Patch
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Timelineinfo

08/08/2022 🔍
10/11/2022 +64 days 🔍
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06/21/2026 +1349 days 🔍

Sourcesinfo

Vendor: microsoft.com
Product: microsoft.com

Advisory: portal.msrc.microsoft.com
Status: Confirmed

CVE: CVE-2022-38028 (🔍)
GCVE (CVE): GCVE-0-2022-38028
GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-210535
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scip Labs: https://www.scip.ch/en/?labs.20161215

Entryinfo

Created: 10/11/2022 20:57
Updated: 06/21/2026 13:04
Changes: 10/11/2022 20:57 (14), 10/11/2022 20:58 (21), 10/11/2022 21:01 (19), 11/06/2022 08:14 (2), 11/06/2022 08:15 (11), 04/29/2024 16:56 (29), 07/02/2024 01:29 (2), 09/29/2024 16:58 (1), 03/08/2025 03:11 (1), 10/30/2025 22:55 (1), 06/21/2026 13:04 (1)
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Cache ID: 216::103

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