ACTIVELY EXPLOITED

CVE-2021-28310: Microsoft Win32k Privilege Escalation Vulnerability

Facts
VendorMicrosoft
ProductWin32k
Actively exploitedYes
Added to CISA KEV3 Nov 2021
CISA federal deadline17 Nov 2021
Weakness (CWE)CWE-787

Required action (CISA's text)

Apply updates per vendor instructions.

Description (NVD)

Microsoft Windows Win32k contains an unspecified vulnerability that allows for privilege escalation.

SOURCES

Other Microsoft flaws

Data from NVD, CISA KEV, FIRST EPSS and vendor advisories. Updated 10 Nov 2026.