CVE-2022-31262

Name: CVE-2022-31262
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2022-08-17T15:15:08.307+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

HIGHCVSS 7.8/10EPSS 0.48%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2022-31262 is a high-severity vulnerability rated 7.8/10 on the CVSS scale. An exploitable local privilege escalation vulnerability exists in GOG Galaxy 2.0.46. Due to insufficient folder permissions, an attacker can hijack the %ProgramData%\GOG.com folder structure and change the GalaxyCommunication service executable to a malicious file, resulting in code execution as SYSTEM.. EPSS estimates a 0.48% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

An exploitable local privilege escalation vulnerability exists in GOG Galaxy 2.0.46. Due to insufficient folder permissions, an attacker can hijack the %ProgramData%\GOG.com folder structure and change the GalaxyCommunication service executable to a malicious file, resulting in code execution as SYSTEM.

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

0.48%

37.8th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-281

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Gog	Galaxy	>= 2.0.46, <= 2.0.51

References

https://github.com/secure-77/CVE-2022-31262Exploit, Third Party Advisory
https://secure77.de/category/subjects/researches/Exploit, Third Party Advisory
https://secure77.de/gog-galaxy-cve-2022-31262/Exploit, Third Party Advisory
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Bgdbx5TJShIExploit, Third Party Advisory
https://github.com/secure-77/CVE-2022-31262Exploit, Third Party Advisory
https://secure77.de/category/subjects/researches/Exploit, Third Party Advisory
https://secure77.de/gog-galaxy-cve-2022-31262/Exploit, Third Party Advisory
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Bgdbx5TJShIExploit, Third Party Advisory

Timeline

Published: Aug 17, 2022
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2022-31262?

How severe is CVE-2022-31262?

CVE-2022-31262 has a CVSS score of 7.8/10 (HIGH severity). The EPSS model estimates a 0.48% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2022-31262?

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