CVE-2022-44939

Name: CVE-2022-44939
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2023-01-06T22:15:09.483+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

HIGHCVSS 7.8/10EPSS 0.39%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2022-44939 is a high-severity vulnerability rated 7.8/10 on the CVSS scale. Efs Software Easy Chat Server Version 3.1 was discovered to contain a DLL hijacking vulnerability via the component TextShaping.dll. This vulnerability allows attackers to execute arbitrary code via a crafted DLL.. EPSS estimates a 0.39% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

Efs Software Easy Chat Server Version 3.1 was discovered to contain a DLL hijacking vulnerability via the component TextShaping.dll. This vulnerability allows attackers to execute arbitrary code via a crafted DLL.

Metrics

CVSS 3.1

7.8/10

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

EPSS Probability

0.39%

30.5th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Echatserver	Easy Chat Server	3.1

References

https://github.com/RashidKhanPathan/WindowsPrivilegeEscalation/blob/main/DLL%20Hijacking/CVE-2022-44939/Research.txtExploit, Third Party Advisory
https://github.com/RashidKhanPathan/WindowsPrivilegeEscalation/blob/main/DLL%20Hijacking/CVE-2022-44939/Research.txtExploit, Third Party Advisory

Timeline

Published: Jan 6, 2023
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2022-44939?

How severe is CVE-2022-44939?

CVE-2022-44939 has a CVSS score of 7.8/10 (HIGH severity). The EPSS model estimates a 0.39% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2022-44939?

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Source: NVD / NIST