CVE-2022-21999
Microsoft Windows Print Spooler Privilege Escalation Vulnerability
CVSS
—
No CVSS
EPSS
41.0%
p99
KEV
YES
Mar 25, 2022
Exploit Today
80
0-100
Published: — · Last modified: —
41.0%EPSS · 30 days41.7%
2026-09-172026-10-15
Product
Microsoft / Windows
Vulnerability
Microsoft Windows Print Spooler Privilege Escalation Vulnerability
Added to KEV
Mar 25, 2022
Remediate by
Apr 15, 2022
Known ransomware use
Yes
Summary description
Microsoft Windows Print Spooler contains an unspecified vulnerability which can allow for privilege escalation.
Required action
Apply updates per vendor instructions.
Notes
https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2022-21999
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