CVE-2022-22047
Published: July 12, 2022
Official Description
Microsoft Windows CSRSS contains an unspecified vulnerability that allows for privilege escalation to SYSTEM privileges.
CISA KEV Advisory
Microsoft Windows Client Server Runtime Subsystem (CSRSS) Privilege Escalation Vulnerability
Microsoft Windows CSRSS contains an unspecified vulnerability that allows for privilege escalation to SYSTEM privileges.
Apply updates per vendor instructions.
Risk Analysis
This high-severity unspecified vulnerability in Microsoft Windows CSRSS allows for privilege escalation to SYSTEM privileges. Its inclusion in CISA's KEV catalog and an EPSS score of 0.01498 indicate confirmed exploitation and a notable likelihood of future exploitation.
This vulnerability is actively being exploited in the wild, confirming its use by attackers. No specific exploit details are provided.
Apply the latest security updates from Microsoft to address this privilege escalation vulnerability. Ensure all system components are regularly patched to prevent exploitation.
Technical Analysis
CVE-2022-22047 requires local access, meaning attackers must already have a foothold on the target system.
Exploitation requires some privileges, which limits the exposure to scenarios where an attacker has already gained initial access.
CISA has added CVE-2022-22047 to the Known Exploited Vulnerabilities (KEV) catalog, confirming active exploitation in the wild. U.S. federal agencies are required to patch this within the mandated timeframe, and all organizations should treat remediation as urgent.
Affected Vendors & Products
Exploit & PoC Resources
All References (2)
Quick Facts
Recommended Actions
- →Apply vendor patches immediately
- →Monitor CVE-2022-22047 in threat intel feeds
- →Review IDS/IPS signatures for exploitation attempts
- !CISA KEV: Federal agencies must patch per BOD 22-01 timeline
- !Active exploitation confirmed — treat as P1