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CVE-2016-7222

HIGH · CVSS 7.8 EPSS 1.28%

Source: NVD + CISA KEV + EPSS (historical backfill) · Published 2016-11-10 · Last synced 2026-08-04

CyberRota Analysis

This is a high severity vulnerability with a CVSS score of 7.8. It affects Microsoft, Windows.

CVE
CVE-2016-7222
Severity
HIGH
CVSS
7.8
EPSS
1.28%
Microsoft Windows

Original NVD Description

Task Scheduler in Microsoft Windows 10 Gold, 1511, and 1607 and Windows Server 2016 allows local users to gain privileges via a crafted UNC pathname in a task, aka "Task Scheduler Elevation of Privilege Vulnerability."