CVE-2022-41049 Microsoft Windows Mark of the Web (MOTW) Security Feature Bypass
Attackers can bypass Windows Mark of the Web security features, potentially allowing malicious files to execute without user warnings.
- Exploited in the wild
- Since 14 Nov 2022
- Login needed
- Not needed
- Attackable
- Over the internet
- Victim action needed
- A user has to click or open something
- Fix
- None listed
What is CVE-2022-41049?
CVE-2022-41049 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Microsoft Windows 10 1507, published on 9 Nov 2022. An attacker can exploit it over the internet without logging in, and only if a user opens a file or follows a link.
Official description
Windows Mark of the Web Security Feature Bypass Vulnerability
Which versions are affected by CVE-2022-41049?
It affects 12 products.
Products include Microsoft Windows 10 1507, Microsoft Windows 10 1607, Microsoft Windows 10 1809, Microsoft Windows 10 20h2, Microsoft Windows 10 21h1, Microsoft Windows 10 21h2 and 6 more.
How do I fix CVE-2022-41049?
No fix has been published for CVE-2022-41049 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available. US federal agencies must fix it by 9 Dec 2022.
Is CVE-2022-41049 being exploited?
Yes. Attackers have exploited CVE-2022-41049 in the wild since at least 14 Nov 2022.
Other vulnerabilities in Microsoft Windows 10 1507
- CVE-2017-8543 Microsoft Windows Search Remote Code Execution
- CVE-2025-33053 Microsoft Windows External Control of File Name or Path
- CVE-2025-33073 Microsoft Windows SMB Client Improper Access Control
- CVE-2024-49039 Microsoft Windows Task Scheduler Privilege Escalation
- CVE-2024-43461 Microsoft Windows MSHTML Platform Spoofing
Sources
Also known as GHSA-wjh3-j799-8ppv.