CVE-2022-21997: microsoft windows_10 Link Following
CVSS: 7.1v3.1HighModified
Published 09-02-2022Last modified 02-01-2025
Vulnerability summary
CVE-2022-21997 is a high (CVSS 7.1) Link Following vulnerability in microsoft windows_10. EPSS estimates a 0.80% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days, higher than 55.9% of scored vulnerabilities.
CVSS score
7.1/10
010
High · v3.1 (CVE.org)EPSS score
0.80%
0%100%
Low · 0.00 pp in 30 daysKEVNot listedIn no KEV catalog
RansomwareNone recordedNo known use recorded
Public exploits0No public exploits recorded
Timeline
- 09-02-2022PublishedVulnerability first disclosed.
- 02-01-2025Last modifiedVulnerability information updated.
Description
Windows Print Spooler Elevation of Privilege Vulnerability
CVSS metrics
3 scores · 2 sources · 2 versionsHigh 7.1Preferred score · CVE.org (CNA)
CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:H/A:H/E:U/RL:O/RC:CSourcesAll 2 agree
- NVDNIST7.1HighCVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:H/A:H
Low 3.6Preferred score · NVD (NIST)
AV:L/AC:L/Au:N/C:N/I:P/A:PSourcesSingle source
EPSS trend
Probability
0.80%
Chance of exploitation in the next 30 days
Percentile
56%
Versus all other CVEs
30-day change
0.00 pp
From 0.80% on 21-09-2026
21-09-202621-10-2026
EPSS score0.80%
Known exploited
Compare KEV catalogsNot in any of the 3 tracked catalogs.
Public exploits
0 foundNo public exploits indexed.
Weaknesses
CWE · root causeAffected systems
Microsoft31 products
- windows_10na | 20h2 | 21h1 | 21h2 | 1607 | 1809 | 1909
- windows 10 version 1507≥ 10.0.10240.0, < 10.0.10240.19204
- windows 10 version 1607≥ 10.0.14393.0, < 10.0.14393.4946
- windows 10 version 1809≥ 10.0.17763.0, < 10.0.17763.2565 | ≥ 10.0.0, < 10.0.17763.2565
- windows 10 version 1909≥ 10.0.0, < 10.0.18363.2094
1 vendor · 31 products
References
1 links
msrc.microsoft.com/update-guide/vulnerability/CVE-2022-21997Vendor Advisory