Overview
Microsoft Enhanced Cryptographic Provider contains an unspecified vulnerability that allows for privilege escalation.
https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2021-31199
Key Details
| Property | Value |
|---|---|
| CVE ID | CVE-2021-31199 |
| Vendor / Product | Microsoft — Enhanced Cryptographic Provider |
| NVD Published | 2021-06-08 |
| NVD Last Modified | 2025-10-30 |
| CVSS 3.1 Score | 5.2 |
| CVSS 3.1 Vector | CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:C/C:L/I:L/A:N |
| Severity | MEDIUM |
| CISA KEV Added | 2021-11-03 |
| CISA KEV Deadline | 2021-11-17 |
| Known Ransomware Use | No |
CVSS 3.1 Breakdown
Attack Vector
Local
Attack Complexity
Low
Privileges Required
Low
User Interaction
None
Scope
Changed
Confidentiality
Low
Integrity
Low
Availability
None
Required Action
CISA BOD 22-01 Deadline: 2021-11-17.
Apply updates per vendor instructions.
Timeline
| Date | Event |
|---|---|
| 2021-11-03 | Added to CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities catalog |
| 2021-11-17 | CISA BOD 22-01 remediation deadline |
References
| Resource | Type |
|---|---|
| NVD — CVE-2021-31199 | Vulnerability Database |
| CISA KEV Catalog Entry | US Government |