CVE Watch—

CVE-2022-38028

Microsoft Windows Print Spooler Privilege Escalation Vulnerability

CVSS

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No CVSS

EPSS

14.9%

p96

KEV

YES

Apr 23, 2024

Exploit Today

0-100

Published: — · Last modified: —

EPSS · 30d

14.9%EPSS · 30 days14.9%

2026-06-302026-07-16

KEV catalog record

Product

Microsoft / Windows

Vulnerability

Microsoft Windows Print Spooler Privilege Escalation Vulnerability

Added to KEV

Apr 23, 2024

Remediate by

May 14, 2024

Known ransomware use

Summary description

Microsoft Windows Print Spooler service contains a privilege escalation vulnerability. An attacker may modify a JavaScript constraints file and execute it with SYSTEM-level permissions.

Required action

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

Notes

https://msrc.microsoft.com/update-guide/vulnerability/CVE-2022-38028; https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2022-38028

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