CVE-2021-31201
Microsoft Windows 10 Version 1809, Microsoft Windows Server 2019, Microsoft Windows Server 2019 (Server Core installation)
Published 8 Jun 2021 · updated 17 Jun 2026 · Analyzed
5.2 Medium · CVSS 3.1, microsoft.com
Exploited in the wild
CISA added this to its Known Exploited Vulnerabilities catalog on 3 Nov 2021, with a remediation deadline of 17 Nov 2021 for US federal agencies.
Required action: Apply updates per vendor instructions.
Description
Microsoft Enhanced Cryptographic Provider Elevation of Privilege Vulnerability
References
- portal.msrc.microsoft.com/en-US/security-guidance/advisory/CVE-2021-31201 · Patch, Vendor Advisory
- www.cisa.gov/known-exploited-vulnerabilities-catalog?field_cve=CVE-2021-31201 · US Government Resource