CVE-2022-37025

Name: CVE-2022-37025
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2022-08-18T13:15:08.01+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

HIGHCVSS 7.8/10EPSS 0.20%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2022-37025 is a high-severity vulnerability rated 7.8/10 on the CVSS scale. An improper privilege management vulnerability in McAfee Security Scan Plus (MSS+) before 4.1.262.1 could allow a local user to modify a configuration file and perform a LOLBin (Living off the land) attack. This could result in the user gaining elevated permissions and being able to execute arbitrary code due to lack of an integrity check of the configuration file.. EPSS estimates a 0.20% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

An improper privilege management vulnerability in McAfee Security Scan Plus (MSS+) before 4.1.262.1 could allow a local user to modify a configuration file and perform a LOLBin (Living off the land) attack. This could result in the user gaining elevated permissions and being able to execute arbitrary code due to lack of an integrity check of the configuration 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

0.20%

10.1th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-269

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Mcafee	Security Scan Plus	< 4.1.262.1

References

https://attack.mitre.org/techniques/T1218/Not Applicable
https://www.mcafee.com/en-us/antivirus/mcafee-security-scan-plus.htmlProduct
https://www.mcafee.com/support/?articleId=TS103335&page=shell&shell=article-viewPatch, Vendor Advisory
https://attack.mitre.org/techniques/T1218/Not Applicable
https://www.mcafee.com/en-us/antivirus/mcafee-security-scan-plus.htmlProduct
https://www.mcafee.com/support/?articleId=TS103335&page=shell&shell=article-viewPatch, Vendor Advisory

Timeline

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

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2022-37025?

How severe is CVE-2022-37025?

CVE-2022-37025 has a CVSS score of 7.8/10 (HIGH severity). The EPSS model estimates a 0.20% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2022-37025?

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-2022-37025?

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Source: NVD / NIST