CVE-2022-26928 is a high-severity vulnerability rated 7/10 on the CVSS scale. Windows Photo Import API Elevation of Privilege Vulnerability. EPSS estimates a 0.70% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

## Description

Windows Photo Import API Elevation of Privilege Vulnerability

## Metrics

CVSS 3.17/10

CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:H/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H

EPSS Probability 0.70%

48.3th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. [Learn more](https://www.first.org/epss/)

## Weakness Enumeration

- [CWE-362](https://cwe.mitre.org/data/definitions/362.html)

## Affected Software

| Vendor | Product | Versions |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Microsoft | Windows 10 | All versions |
| Microsoft | Windows 10 | 20h2 |
| Microsoft | Windows 10 | 21h1 |
| Microsoft | Windows 10 | 21h2 |
| Microsoft | Windows 10 | 1607 |
| Microsoft | Windows 10 | 1809 |
| Microsoft | Windows 11 | All versions |
| Microsoft | Windows Server 2016 | All versions |
| Microsoft | Windows Server 2019 | All versions |
| Microsoft | Windows Server 2022 | All versions |

## References

- [CVE-2022-26928 Reference](https://msrc.microsoft.com/update-guide/vulnerability/CVE-2022-26928)

## Timeline

Published: Sep 13, 2022

Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026

Status: Modified

## Frequently Asked Questions

**What is CVE-2022-26928?**

Windows Photo Import API Elevation of Privilege Vulnerability

**How severe is CVE-2022-26928?**

CVE-2022-26928 has a CVSS score of 7/10 (HIGH severity). The EPSS model estimates a 0.70% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

**How do I fix CVE-2022-26928?**

Check the vendor references and advisories linked above for patched versions and mitigation guidance. You can also [run a Strix scan](https://app.strix.ai/) to test if your systems are affected.