CVE-2022-48226

HIGHCVSS 7.8/10EPSS 0.18%

Last modified

CVE-2022-48226 is a high-severity vulnerability rated 7.8/10 on the CVSS scale. An issue was discovered in Acuant AcuFill SDK before 10.22.02.03. During installation, an EXE gets executed out of C:\Windows\Temp. EPSS estimates a 0.18% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

An issue was discovered in Acuant AcuFill SDK before 10.22.02.03. During installation, an EXE gets executed out of C:\Windows\Temp. A standard user can create the path file ahead of time and obtain elevated code execution. Permissions need to be modified to prevent manipulation.

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
0.18%

8.0th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

Affected Software

VendorProductVersions
GbgplcAcuant Acufill Sdk< 10.22.02.03

References

Timeline

Published
Last Modified
Status
Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2022-48226?
An issue was discovered in Acuant AcuFill SDK before 10.22.02.03. During installation, an EXE gets executed out of C:\Windows\Temp. A standard user can create the path file ahead of time and obtain elevated code execution. Permissions need to be modified to prevent manipulation.
How severe is CVE-2022-48226?
CVE-2022-48226 has a CVSS score of 7.8/10 (HIGH severity). The EPSS model estimates a 0.18% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2022-48226?
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