Is CVE-2022-41049 actively exploited?

Yes. CVE-2022-41049 is listed in the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities (KEV) catalog, which means exploitation in the wild has been confirmed.

Can CVE-2022-41049 be exploited remotely?

The attack vector of CVE-2022-41049 has not been classified yet.

What is the CVSS score of CVE-2022-41049?

CVE-2022-41049 has not received a CVSS score yet.

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CVE-2022-41049

Published: November 14, 2022

EPSS:13.06%probability of exploitation in 30 daysPercentile:94.0th

Official Description

Microsoft Windows Mark of the Web (MOTW) contains a security feature bypass vulnerability resulting in a limited loss of integrity and availability of security features.

NVD Source

CISA KEV Advisory

Microsoft Windows Mark of the Web (MOTW) Security Feature Bypass Vulnerability

Microsoft Windows Mark of the Web (MOTW) contains a security feature bypass vulnerability resulting in a limited loss of integrity and availability of security features.

Added to KEV: 2022-11-14Federal patch deadline: 2022-12-09

Required Action (CISA)

Apply updates per vendor instructions.

Risk Analysis

This high-severity security feature bypass vulnerability in Microsoft Windows Mark of the Web (MOTW) results in a limited loss of integrity and availability of security features. The high EPSS score of 0.13059 indicates a significant likelihood of exploitation, making this an urgent concern. This vulnerability is confirmed to be actively exploited in the wild.

Active exploitation of this vulnerability has been observed in the wild, and it is included in CISA's KEV catalog. This indicates a critical and immediate threat, as it undermines a core Windows security mechanism.

Recommended Action

Apply the latest security updates from Microsoft to address this Mark of the Web security feature bypass. Ensure all Windows systems are patched promptly to restore full security feature integrity.

Generated by the CTIWATCH analysis pipeline from this CVE's metadata (CVSS, EPSS, KEV status, exploit intelligence). Verify against vendor advisories before acting.

Technical Analysis

CVE-2022-41049 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-2022-41049 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.