CVE-2022-38028CISA KEV

Microsoft Windows Print Spooler Privilege Escalation Vulnerability

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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.

Product: Windows
Added to KEV: 23 Apr 2024
Federal remediation due: 14 May 2024
Known ransomware use: Not reported

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23 Oct 2026 · 09:33:49 UTC Source coverage: cisa-kevIncomplete → Current
23 Oct 2026 · 08:31:50 UTC Source coverage: cisa-kevCurrent → Incomplete

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CVE-2022-38028 · CVE overview and exploitation status

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https://msrc.microsoft.com/update-guide/vulnerability/CVE-2022-38028

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Microsoft Windows Print Spooler Privilege Escalation Vulnerability · CISA KEV deadline · 14 May 2024
Microsoft Windows Print Spooler Privilege Escalation Vulnerability · Added to CISA KEV · 23 Apr 2024