CVE-2022-32450

Name: CVE-2022-32450
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2022-07-18T13:15:10.46+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

HIGHCVSS 7.1/10EPSS 0.54%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2022-32450 is a high-severity vulnerability rated 7.1/10 on the CVSS scale. AnyDesk 7.0.9 allows a local user to gain SYSTEM privileges via a symbolic link because the user can write to their own %APPDATA% folder (used for ad.trace and chat) but the product runs as SYSTEM when writing chat-room data there.. EPSS estimates a 0.54% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

AnyDesk 7.0.9 allows a local user to gain SYSTEM privileges via a symbolic link because the user can write to their own %APPDATA% folder (used for ad.trace and chat) but the product runs as SYSTEM when writing chat-room data there.

Metrics

CVSS 3.1

7.1/10

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

EPSS Probability

0.54%

41.4th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-59

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Anydesk	Anydesk	7.0.9

References

http://anydesk.comVendor Advisory
http://packetstormsecurity.com/files/167608/AnyDesk-7.0.9-Arbitrary-File-Write-Denial-Of-Service.htmlExploit, Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
http://seclists.org/fulldisclosure/2022/Jul/9Exploit, Mailing List, Third Party Advisory
https://seclists.org/fulldisclosure/2022/Jun/44Exploit, Mailing List, Third Party Advisory
http://anydesk.comVendor Advisory
http://packetstormsecurity.com/files/167608/AnyDesk-7.0.9-Arbitrary-File-Write-Denial-Of-Service.htmlExploit, Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
http://seclists.org/fulldisclosure/2022/Jul/9Exploit, Mailing List, Third Party Advisory
https://seclists.org/fulldisclosure/2022/Jun/44Exploit, Mailing List, Third Party Advisory

Timeline

Published: Jul 18, 2022
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2022-32450?

How severe is CVE-2022-32450?

CVE-2022-32450 has a CVSS score of 7.1/10 (HIGH severity). The EPSS model estimates a 0.54% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2022-32450?

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.

Are you affected by CVE-2022-32450?

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Source: NVD / NIST