CVE-2022-23909

Name: CVE-2022-23909
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2022-04-05T06:15:06.87+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

HIGHCVSS 7.8/10EPSS 1.03%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2022-23909 is a high-severity vulnerability rated 7.8/10 on the CVSS scale. There is an unquoted service path in Sherpa Connector Service (SherpaConnectorService.exe) 2020.2.20328.2050. This might allow a local user to escalate privileges by creating a "C:\Program Files\Sherpa Software\Sherpa.exe" file.. EPSS estimates a 1.03% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

There is an unquoted service path in Sherpa Connector Service (SherpaConnectorService.exe) 2020.2.20328.2050. This might allow a local user to escalate privileges by creating a "C:\Program Files\Sherpa Software\Sherpa.exe" file.

Metrics

CVSS 3.1

7.8/10

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

EPSS Probability

1.03%

59.2th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-428

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Gimmal	Sherpa Connector Service	2020.2.20328.2050

References

http://packetstormsecurity.com/files/166574/Sherpa-Connector-Service-2020.2.20328.2050-Unquoted-Service-Path.htmlExploit, Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
https://github.com/netsectuna/CVE-2022-23909Exploit, Third Party Advisory
http://packetstormsecurity.com/files/166574/Sherpa-Connector-Service-2020.2.20328.2050-Unquoted-Service-Path.htmlExploit, Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
https://github.com/netsectuna/CVE-2022-23909Exploit, Third Party Advisory

Timeline

Published: Apr 5, 2022
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2022-23909?

How severe is CVE-2022-23909?

CVE-2022-23909 has a CVSS score of 7.8/10 (HIGH severity). The EPSS model estimates a 1.03% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2022-23909?

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