CVE-2022-41141
HIGHWindscribe - Uncontrolled Search Path Element in OpenSSL Configuration
Title source: llmDescription
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.
References (2)
Core 2
Core References
Release Notes, Vendor Advisory
https://windscribe.com/changelog/windows
Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
https://www.zerodayinitiative.com/advisories/ZDI-22-1300/
Scores
CVSS v3
7.8
EPSS
0.0037
EPSS Percentile
28.6%
Attack Vector
LOCAL
CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
CISA SSVC
Vulnrichment
Exploitation
none
Automatable
no
Technical Impact
total
Details
CWE
CWE-427
Status
published
Products (1)
windscribe/windscribe
2.3.16
Published
Jan 26, 2023
Tracked Since
Feb 18, 2026