CVE-2022-27609

Name: CVE-2022-27609
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2022-04-04T20:15:10.84+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

MEDIUMCVSS 6/10EPSS 0.20%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2022-27609 is a medium-severity vulnerability rated 6/10 on the CVSS scale. Forcepoint One Endpoint prior to version 22.01 installed on Microsoft Windows does not provide sufficient anti-tampering protection of services by users with Administrator privileges. This could result in a user disabling Forcepoint One Endpoint and the protection offered by it.. EPSS estimates a 0.20% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

Forcepoint One Endpoint prior to version 22.01 installed on Microsoft Windows does not provide sufficient anti-tampering protection of services by users with Administrator privileges. This could result in a user disabling Forcepoint One Endpoint and the protection offered by it.

Metrics

CVSS 3.1

6/10

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

EPSS Probability

0.20%

9.7th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Forcepoint	One Endpoint	< 22.01

References

https://help.forcepoint.com/security/CVE/CVE-2022-27609.htmlVendor Advisory
https://help.forcepoint.com/security/CVE/CVE-2022-27609.htmlVendor Advisory

Timeline

Published: Apr 4, 2022
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2022-27609?

How severe is CVE-2022-27609?

CVE-2022-27609 has a CVSS score of 6/10 (MEDIUM severity). The EPSS model estimates a 0.20% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2022-27609?

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