CVE-2022-41141

HIGH

Windscribe - Uncontrolled Search Path Element in OpenSSL Configuration

Title source: llm
STIX 2.1

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.

References (2)

Core 2
Core References
Release Notes, Vendor Advisory
https://windscribe.com/changelog/windows

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