ACTIVELY EXPLOITED

CVE-2022-41125: Microsoft Windows CNG Key Isolation Service Privilege Escalation Vulnerability

Facts
VendorMicrosoft
ProductWindows
Actively exploitedYes
Added to CISA KEV8 Nov 2022
CISA federal deadline9 Dec 2022
Weakness (CWE)CWE-787

Required action (CISA's text)

Apply updates per vendor instructions.

Description (NVD)

Microsoft Windows Cryptographic Next Generation (CNG) Key Isolation Service contains an unspecified vulnerability that allows an attacker to gain SYSTEM-level privileges.

SOURCES

Other Microsoft flaws

Data from NVD, CISA KEV, FIRST EPSS and vendor advisories. Updated 10 Nov 2026.