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CVE-2022-23171

HIGHCVSS 8.8/10EPSS 0.61%

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CVE-2022-23171 is a high-severity vulnerability rated 8.8/10 on the CVSS scale. AtlasVPN - Privilege Escalation Lack of proper security controls on named pipe messages can allow an attacker with low privileges to send a malicious payload and gain SYSTEM permissions on a windows computer where the AtlasVPN client is installed.. EPSS estimates a 0.61% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

AtlasVPN - Privilege Escalation Lack of proper security controls on named pipe messages can allow an attacker with low privileges to send a malicious payload and gain SYSTEM permissions on a windows computer where the AtlasVPN client is installed.

Metrics

CVSS 3.1
8.8/10

CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H

EPSS Probability
0.61%

44.6th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Affected Software

VendorProductVersions
AtlasvpnAtlasvpn>= 2.4.0, <= 2.4.2

References

Timeline

Published
Last Modified
Status
Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2022-23171?
AtlasVPN - Privilege Escalation Lack of proper security controls on named pipe messages can allow an attacker with low privileges to send a malicious payload and gain SYSTEM permissions on a windows computer where the AtlasVPN client is installed.
How severe is CVE-2022-23171?
CVE-2022-23171 has a CVSS score of 8.8/10 (HIGH severity). The EPSS model estimates a 0.61% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2022-23171?
Check the vendor references and advisories linked above for patched versions and mitigation guidance. You can also run a Strix scan to test if your systems are affected.

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Source: NVD / NIST