ACTIVELY EXPLOITED

CVE-2022-22718: Microsoft Windows Print Spooler Privilege Escalation Vulnerability

Facts
VendorMicrosoft
ProductWindows
Actively exploitedYes
Added to CISA KEV19 Apr 2022
CISA federal deadline10 May 2022

Required action (CISA's text)

Apply updates per vendor instructions.

Description (NVD)

Microsoft Windows Print Spooler contains an unspecified vulnerability which allow for privilege escalation.

SOURCES

Other Microsoft flaws

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