CVE-2022-36670

Name: CVE-2022-36670
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2022-09-06T19:15:08.72+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

MEDIUMCVSS 6.7/10EPSS 0.30%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2022-36670 is a medium-severity vulnerability rated 6.7/10 on the CVSS scale. PCProtect Endpoint prior to v5.17.470 for Microsoft Windows lacks tamper protection, allowing authenticated attackers with Administrator privileges to modify processes within the application and escalate privileges to SYSTEM via a crafted executable.. EPSS estimates a 0.30% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

PCProtect Endpoint prior to v5.17.470 for Microsoft Windows lacks tamper protection, allowing authenticated attackers with Administrator privileges to modify processes within the application and escalate privileges to SYSTEM via a crafted executable.

Metrics

CVSS 3.1

6.7/10

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

EPSS Probability

0.30%

21.9th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-732

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Pcprotect	Endpoint	< 5.17.470

References

https://mrvar0x.com/2022/07/21/pcprotect-endpoint-tampering-exploit/Exploit, Third Party Advisory
https://mrvar0x.com/2022/07/21/pcprotect-endpoint-tampering-exploit/Exploit, Third Party Advisory

Timeline

Published: Sep 6, 2022
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2022-36670?

How severe is CVE-2022-36670?

CVE-2022-36670 has a CVSS score of 6.7/10 (MEDIUM severity). The EPSS model estimates a 0.30% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2022-36670?

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-2022-36670?

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Source: NVD / NIST