Vulnerability record

CVE-2022-38028

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What it is

Reported

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. Source description excerpt; complete tracked detail loads below.

NVD published: Oct 11, 2022 · Source record updated: Aug 8, 2026 · Tracker snapshot: Aug 8, 2026

What is affected

Reported

Microsoft — Windows. Product-level identification only; no affected-version conclusion is available from this field.

NVD published: Oct 11, 2022 · Source record updated: Aug 8, 2026 · Tracker snapshot: Aug 8, 2026

Urgency and basis

Reported

Act now · 560.1

Tracker decision tier from the evidence detailed below · Source record updated: Aug 8, 2026 · Tracker snapshot: Aug 8, 2026

Exploitation evidence

Reported

kev-listed · CISA KEV · VulnCheck KEV · ENISA exploited-vulnerability catalog

Active since: Apr 23, 2024 · CISA KEV added: Apr 23, 2024 · VulnCheck KEV added: Apr 22, 2024 · ENISA added: Apr 23, 2024 · Source record updated: Aug 8, 2026 · Tracker snapshot: Aug 8, 2026

What to do

Reported

Apply mitigations per vendor instructions or discontinue use of the product if mitigations are unavailable.

Source remediation ↗

Tracked source remediation field · Source record updated: Aug 8, 2026 · Tracker snapshot: Aug 8, 2026

Evidence detail

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