CVE-2022-41121: microsoft powershell
CVSS: 7.8v3.1HighModified
Published 13-12-2022Last modified 22-07-2025
Vulnerability summary
CVE-2022-41121 is a high (CVSS 7.8) vulnerability in microsoft powershell. EPSS estimates a 1.12% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days, higher than 65.6% of scored vulnerabilities.
CVSS score
7.8/10
010
High · v3.1 (CVE.org)EPSS score
1.12%
0%100%
Low · +0.07 pp in 30 daysKEVNot listedIn no KEV catalog
RansomwareNone recordedNo known use recorded
Public exploits0No public exploits recorded
Timeline
- 13-12-2022PublishedVulnerability first disclosed.
- 22-07-2025Last modifiedVulnerability information updated.
Description
Windows Graphics Component Elevation of Privilege Vulnerability
CVSS metrics
2 scores · 2 sources · 1 versionHigh 7.8Preferred score · CVE.org (CNA)
CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H/E:U/RL:O/RC:CSourcesAll 2 agree
- NVDNIST7.8HighCVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
EPSS trend
Probability
1.12%
Chance of exploitation in the next 30 days
Percentile
66%
Versus all other CVEs
30-day change
+0.07 pp
From 1.05% on 19-09-2026
19-09-202619-10-2026
EPSS score1.12%
Known exploited
Compare KEV catalogsNot in any of the 3 tracked catalogs.
Public exploits
0 foundNo public exploits indexed.
Weaknesses
CWE · root causeNo weakness data has been published for this record.
Affected systems
Microsoft32 products
- powershellEOL7.2 | 7.3
- remote_desktop_clientna
- windows_10na | 20h2 | 21h1 | 21h2 | 22h2 | 1607 | 1809
- windows 10 version 1507≥ 10.0.10240.0, < 10.0.10240.19624
- windows 10 version 1607≥ 10.0.14393.0, < 10.0.14393.5582
1 vendor · 32 products
References
2 links- msrc.microsoft.com/update-guide/vulnerability/CVE-2022-41121Vendor Advisory
- portal.msrc.microsoft.com/en-US/security-guidance/advisory/CVE-2022-41121X TransferredPatchVendor Advisory