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CVE-2022-21999

HighPublished

Windows Print Spooler Elevation of Privilege Vulnerability

Published: Feb 9, 2022
Updated: Oct 21, 2025
Assigning CNA: microsoft
Evidence observed: Mar 25, 2022

Primary CVSS

7.8/ 10High

nvd · CVSS 3.1

CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H

EPSS probability estimate

41.7%

Moderate · next 30 days

Percentile: 98.7%
Model date: Sep 21, 2026

EPSS is a statistical estimate, not a certainty or a measure of impact. Combine it with CVSS, KEV status, exposure and your environment.

CISA Known Exploited

This CVE appears in the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities catalog.

Summary

Windows Print Spooler Elevation of Privilege Vulnerability

Sources

SpoolFoolExploit
Exploit for CVE-2022-21999 - Windows Print Spooler Elevation of Privilege Vulnerability (LPE)
patch-diffing-in-the-darkResearch
Leveraging patch diffing to discover new vulnerabilities

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