CVE-2026-85376
HighCVSS 7.8Summary
Weak authentication in Windows Print Spooler Components allows an authorized attacker to elevate privileges locally.
Risk Assessment
An attacker with valid credentials can exploit this flaw to gain higher privileges on the system, potentially leading to control over data and configuration.
Recommendation
Install the available Microsoft security updates for Windows as soon as possible and restrict local access to trusted users.
Other vulnerabilities in Windows Print Spooler
See all- CVE-2026-85933High
Use after free in Windows Print Spooler Components allows an authorized attacker to elevate privileges locally.
- CVE-2022-41073HighActively exploited
Elevation of privilege vulnerability in Windows Print Spooler. An attacker could exploit it to gain elevated privileges.
- CVE-2022-38028HighActively exploited
A vulnerability in the Windows Print Spooler service allows for elevation of privilege. Technical details are not provided in the description.
- CVE-2022-22718HighActively exploited
Windows Print Spooler Elevation of Privilege Vulnerability.
- CVE-2022-21999HighActively exploited
Windows Print Spooler Elevation of Privilege Vulnerability.
- CVE-2021-36958High
A remote code execution vulnerability exists when the Windows Print Spooler service improperly performs privileged file operations. An attacker could run arbitrary code with SYSTEM privileges, install programs, view/change/delete data, or create new accounts with full user rights.
- CVE-2021-36947High
Vulnerability in Windows Print Spooler allows remote code execution. An attacker could exploit it to run arbitrary code on the vulnerable system.
- CVE-2021-36936High
Vulnerability in Windows Print Spooler allows remote code execution. An attacker could exploit it to run arbitrary code on the vulnerable system.
- CVE-2021-34481High
A remote code execution vulnerability exists when the Windows Print Spooler service improperly performs privileged file operations. An attacker could run arbitrary code with SYSTEM privileges, install programs, view/change/delete data, or create new accounts with full user rights. Microsoft has released security updates.
- CVE-2021-34527HighActively exploited
A remote code execution vulnerability exists in the Windows Print Spooler service due to improper privileged file operations. An attacker can exploit it to run arbitrary code with SYSTEM privileges, allowing them to install programs, modify data, or create accounts with full user rights. Microsoft has released security updates, but additional registry and Group Policy settings must be verified.
Original NVD description (English source)
Weak authentication in Windows Print Spooler Components allows an authorized attacker to elevate privileges locally.
Vulnerability data from NVD (NIST) · CISA KEV · EPSS