Vulnerability Description
Windows Cleanup Manager Elevation of Privilege Vulnerability
CVSS Score
5.5
MEDIUM
CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:N/A:H
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Microsoft | Windows 10 | - |
| Microsoft | Windows 11 | - |
| Microsoft | Windows 7 | - |
| Microsoft | Windows 8.1 | - |
| Microsoft | Windows Server | 20h2 |
| Microsoft | Windows Server 2008 | r2 |
| Microsoft | Windows Server 2012 | - |
| Microsoft | Windows Server 2016 | - |
| Microsoft | Windows Server 2019 | - |
Related Weaknesses (CWE)
References
- https://msrc.microsoft.com/update-guide/vulnerability/CVE-2022-21838
- https://portal.msrc.microsoft.com/en-US/security-guidance/advisory/CVE-2022-2183
- https://www.zerodayinitiative.com/advisories/ZDI-22-049/
FAQ
What is CVE-2022-21838?
CVE-2022-21838 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 5.5 (MEDIUM). Windows Cleanup Manager Elevation of Privilege Vulnerability
How severe is CVE-2022-21838?
CVE-2022-21838 has been rated MEDIUM with a CVSS base score of 5.5/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.
Is there a patch for CVE-2022-21838?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Microsoft Windows 10, Microsoft Windows 11, Microsoft Windows 7, Microsoft Windows 8.1, Microsoft Windows Server.