HIGH CISA KEV
CVE-2022-21999
CVSS v3
7.8
HIGH
EPSS Score
71.4 %
exploit probability
CISA KEV
Yes
known exploited
Exploitation
—
SSVC status
Description
Windows Print Spooler Elevation of Privilege Vulnerability
CISA Known Exploited Vulnerability
- Date Added
- 2022-03-25
- Patch Due Date
- 2022-04-15
- Ransomware Use
- Known
Technical details
- Published
- 2022-02-09
Frequently asked questions
What is CVE-2022-21999?
Windows Print Spooler Elevation of Privilege Vulnerability
Is CVE-2022-21999 actively exploited?
Yes. CVE-2022-21999 is on the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities (KEV) catalog, meaning it has been confirmed as actively exploited in the wild. CISA requires federal agencies to patch by 2022-04-15.
What is the CVSS score for CVE-2022-21999?
CVE-2022-21999 has a CVSS v3 base score of 7.8 (HIGH severity).
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