ACTIVELY EXPLOITED
CVE-2022-41049: Microsoft Windows Mark of the Web (MOTW) Security Feature Bypass Vulnerability
| Vendor | Microsoft |
|---|---|
| Product | Windows |
| Actively exploited | Yes |
| Added to CISA KEV | 14 Nov 2022 |
| CISA federal deadline | 9 Dec 2022 |
| Weakness (CWE) | CWE-274 |
Required action (CISA's text)
Apply updates per vendor instructions.
Description (NVD)
Microsoft Windows Mark of the Web (MOTW) contains a security feature bypass vulnerability resulting in a limited loss of integrity and availability of security features.
SOURCES
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Data from NVD, CISA KEV, FIRST EPSS and vendor advisories. Updated 10 Nov 2026.