Vulnerability Details : CVE-2022-21838
Windows Cleanup Manager Elevation of Privilege Vulnerability
Vulnerability category: Gain privilege
Products affected by CVE-2022-21838
- cpe:2.3:o:microsoft:windows_server:20h2:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:o:microsoft:windows_server:2022:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:o:microsoft:windows_server_2008:r2:sp1:*:*:*:*:x64:*
- cpe:2.3:o:microsoft:windows_7:-:sp1:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:o:microsoft:windows_server_2012:-:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:o:microsoft:windows_server_2012:r2:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:o:microsoft:windows_8.1:-:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:o:microsoft:windows_8.1:-:*:*:*:rt:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:o:microsoft:windows_10:-:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:o:microsoft:windows_10:1607:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:o:microsoft:windows_10:1809:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:o:microsoft:windows_10:1909:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:o:microsoft:windows_10:20h2:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:o:microsoft:windows_10:21h1:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:o:microsoft:windows_10:21h2:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:o:microsoft:windows_server_2016:-:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:o:microsoft:windows_server_2019:-:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:o:microsoft:windows_11:-:*:*:*:*:*:arm64:*
- cpe:2.3:o:microsoft:windows_11:-:*:*:*:*:*:x64:*
Exploit prediction scoring system (EPSS) score for CVE-2022-21838
0.08%
Probability of exploitation activity in the next 30 days
EPSS Score History
~ 36 %
Percentile, the proportion of vulnerabilities that are scored at or less
CVSS scores for CVE-2022-21838
| Base Score | Base Severity | CVSS Vector | Exploitability Score | Impact Score | Score Source | First Seen |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
7.2
|
HIGH | AV:L/AC:L/Au:N/C:C/I:C/A:C |
3.9
|
10.0
|
NIST | |
|
7.8
|
HIGH | CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H |
1.8
|
5.9
|
NIST | |
|
5.5
|
MEDIUM | CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:N/A:H |
1.8
|
3.6
|
Microsoft Corporation |
CWE ids for CVE-2022-21838
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The product attempts to access a file based on the filename, but it does not properly prevent that filename from identifying a link or shortcut that resolves to an unintended resource.Assigned by: nvd@nist.gov (Primary)
References for CVE-2022-21838
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https://msrc.microsoft.com/update-guide/vulnerability/CVE-2022-21838
CVE-2022-21838 - Security Update Guide - Microsoft - Windows Cleanup Manager Elevation of Privilege Vulnerability
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https://www.zerodayinitiative.com/advisories/ZDI-22-049/
ZDI-22-049 | Zero Day InitiativeThird Party Advisory;VDB Entry
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https://portal.msrc.microsoft.com/en-US/security-guidance/advisory/CVE-2022-21838
CVE-2022-21838 - Security Update Guide - Microsoft - Windows Cleanup Manager Elevation of Privilege VulnerabilityPatch;Vendor Advisory
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