CVE-2022-50917
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CVE-2022-50917 is a high-severity vulnerability rated 8.5/10 on the CVSS scale. ProtonVPN 1.26.0 contains an unquoted service path vulnerability in its WireGuard service configuration that allows local attackers to potentially execute arbitrary code. Attackers can exploit the unquoted path by placing malicious executables in specific file system locations to gain elevated privileges during service startup.. EPSS estimates a 0.19% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.
Description
ProtonVPN 1.26.0 contains an unquoted service path vulnerability in its WireGuard service configuration that allows local attackers to potentially execute arbitrary code. Attackers can exploit the unquoted path by placing malicious executables in specific file system locations to gain elevated privileges during service startup.
Metrics
CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
CVSS:4.0/AV:L/AC:L/AT:N/PR:L/UI:N/VC:H/VI:H/VA:H/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N/E:X/CR:X/IR:X/AR:X/MAV:X/MAC:X/MAT:X/MPR:X/MUI:X/MVC:X/MVI:X/MVA:X/MSC:X/MSI:X/MSA:X/S:X/AU:X/R:X/V:X/RE:X/U:X
Weakness Enumeration
Affected Software
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Proton | Protonvpn | 1.26.0 |
References
- https://protonvpn.com/Broken Link
- https://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/50837Exploit, VDB Entry
- https://www.vulncheck.com/advisories/protonvpn-unquoted-service-pathThird Party Advisory
Timeline
- Published
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- Status
- Modified
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