CVE intelligenceCISA KEV

CVE-2022-38028

Microsoft Windows Print Spooler Privilege Escalation Vulnerability

Published Oct 11, 2022Sources checked Sep 12, 2026

7.8HIGHCVSS out of 10

What this means

Actively exploited

CISA lists CVE-2022-38028 in its Known Exploited Vulnerabilities catalog, which means exploitation has been observed. The entry applies to Microsoft Windows.

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

CISA KEVListedObserved exploitation

EPSS14.9%Estimated 30-day exploitation probability

Ransomware useNot markedCISA KEV ransomware field

Threat actors1Source-linked actor relationships

Overview

What is CVE-2022-38028?

Windows Print Spooler Elevation of Privilege Vulnerability