CVE-2022-34723

Name: CVE-2022-34723
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2022-09-13T19:15:10.327+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

MEDIUMCVSS 5.5/10EPSS 0.96%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2022-34723 is a medium-severity vulnerability rated 5.5/10 on the CVSS scale. Windows DPAPI (Data Protection Application Programming Interface) Information Disclosure Vulnerability. EPSS estimates a 0.96% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

Windows DPAPI (Data Protection Application Programming Interface) Information Disclosure Vulnerability

Metrics

CVSS 3.1

5.5/10

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

EPSS Probability

0.96%

57.1th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Microsoft	Windows 11	All versions

References

Timeline

Published: Sep 13, 2022
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2022-34723?

Windows DPAPI (Data Protection Application Programming Interface) Information Disclosure Vulnerability

How severe is CVE-2022-34723?

CVE-2022-34723 has a CVSS score of 5.5/10 (MEDIUM severity). The EPSS model estimates a 0.96% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2022-34723?

Check the vendor references and advisories linked above for patched versions and mitigation guidance. You can also run a Strix scan to test if your systems are affected.

Are you affected by CVE-2022-34723?

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Source: NVD / NIST