CVE-2022-41141

Name: CVE-2022-41141
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2023-01-26T18:59:53.78+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

HIGHCVSS 7.8/10EPSS 0.37%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2022-41141 is a high-severity vulnerability rated 7.8/10 on the CVSS scale. This vulnerability allows local attackers to escalate privileges on affected installations of Windscribe. An attacker must first obtain the ability to execute low-privileged code on the target system in order to exploit this vulnerability. EPSS estimates a 0.37% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

This vulnerability allows local attackers to escalate privileges on affected installations of Windscribe. An attacker must first obtain the ability to execute low-privileged code on the target system in order to exploit this vulnerability. The specific flaw exists within the configuration of OpenSSL. The product loads an OpenSSL configuration file from an unsecured location. An attacker can leverage this vulnerability to escalate privileges and execute arbitrary code in the context of SYSTEM. Was ZDI-CAN-16859.

Metrics

CVSS 3.1

7.8/10

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

EPSS Probability

0.37%

28.8th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Windscribe	Windscribe	2.3.16

References

https://windscribe.com/changelog/windowsRelease Notes, Vendor Advisory
https://www.zerodayinitiative.com/advisories/ZDI-22-1300/Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
https://windscribe.com/changelog/windowsRelease Notes, Vendor Advisory
https://www.zerodayinitiative.com/advisories/ZDI-22-1300/Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry

Timeline

Published: Jan 26, 2023
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2022-41141?

How severe is CVE-2022-41141?

CVE-2022-41141 has a CVSS score of 7.8/10 (HIGH severity). The EPSS model estimates a 0.37% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2022-41141?

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.

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Source: NVD / NIST