CVE-2022-26928: microsoft windows_10 Race Condition
CVSS: 7.0v3.1HighModified
Published 13-09-2022Last modified 11-03-2025
Vulnerability summary
CVE-2022-26928 is a high (CVSS 7.0) Race Condition vulnerability in microsoft windows_10. EPSS estimates a 0.79% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days, higher than 55.6% of scored vulnerabilities.
CVSS score
7.0/10
010
High · v3.1 (CVE.org)EPSS score
0.79%
0%100%
Low · 0.00 pp in 30 daysKEVNot listedIn no KEV catalog
RansomwareNone recordedNo known use recorded
Public exploits0No public exploits recorded
Timeline
- 13-09-2022PublishedVulnerability first disclosed.
- 11-03-2025Last modifiedVulnerability information updated.
Description
Windows Photo Import API Elevation of Privilege Vulnerability
CVSS metrics
2 scores · 2 sources · 1 versionHigh 7.0Preferred score · CVE.org (CNA)
CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:H/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H/E:U/RL:O/RC:CSourcesAll 2 agree
- NVDNIST7.0HighCVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:H/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
EPSS trend
Probability
0.79%
Chance of exploitation in the next 30 days
Percentile
56%
Versus all other CVEs
30-day change
0.00 pp
From 0.79% on 19-09-2026
19-09-202619-10-2026
EPSS score0.79%
Known exploited
Compare KEV catalogsNot in any of the 3 tracked catalogs.
Public exploits
0 foundNo public exploits indexed.
Weaknesses
CWE · root causeAffected systems
Microsoft15 products
- windows_10na | 20h2 | 21h1 | 21h2 | 1607 | 1809
- windows 10 version 1507≥ 10.0.10240.0, < 10.0.10240.19805
- windows 10 version 1607≥ 10.0.14393.0, < 10.0.14393.5786
- windows 10 version 1809≥ 10.0.17763.0, < 10.0.17763.4131 | ≥ 10.0.0, < 10.0.17763.4131
- windows 10 version 20h2≥ 10.0.0, < 10.0.19042.2006
1 vendor · 15 products
References
1 links
msrc.microsoft.com/update-guide/vulnerability/CVE-2022-26928Vendor Advisory