Is CVE-2022-41082 actively exploited?

Yes. CVE-2022-41082 is listed in the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities (KEV) catalog, which means exploitation in the wild has been confirmed.

Can CVE-2022-41082 be exploited remotely?

The attack vector of CVE-2022-41082 has not been classified yet.

What is the CVSS score of CVE-2022-41082?

CVE-2022-41082 has not received a CVSS score yet.

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CVE-2022-41082

Published: September 30, 2022

EPSS:91.69%probability of exploitation in 30 daysPercentile:99.7th

Official Description

Microsoft Exchange Server contains an unspecified vulnerability that allows for authenticated remote code execution. Dubbed "ProxyNotShell," this vulnerability is chainable with CVE-2022-41040 which allows for the remote code execution.

NVD Source

CISA KEV Advisory

Microsoft Exchange Server Remote Code Execution Vulnerability

Added to KEV: 2022-09-30Federal patch deadline: 2022-10-21⚠ USED IN RANSOMWARE CAMPAIGNS

Required Action (CISA)

Apply updates per vendor instructions.

Risk Analysis

This unspecified vulnerability in Microsoft Exchange Server allows for authenticated remote code execution. Dubbed "ProxyNotShell," it is a high-severity issue with a very high EPSS score of 0.91694, indicating a high likelihood of exploitation, and is confirmed to be actively exploited.

This vulnerability is actively being exploited in the wild and is chainable with CVE-2022-41040 for remote code execution. It requires authentication for exploitation.

Recommended Action

Administrators should apply the latest security updates for Microsoft Exchange Server to mitigate this authenticated remote code execution vulnerability.

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-2022-41082 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-2022-41082 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.