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CVE-2022-50921

HIGHCVSS 8.5/10EPSS 0.18%

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CVE-2022-50921 is a high-severity vulnerability rated 8.5/10 on the CVSS scale. WOW21 5.0.1.9 contains an unquoted service path vulnerability that allows local attackers to potentially execute arbitrary code with elevated system privileges. Attackers can exploit the unquoted binary path to inject malicious executables that will be launched with LocalSystem permissions during service startup.. EPSS estimates a 0.18% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

WOW21 5.0.1.9 contains an unquoted service path vulnerability that allows local attackers to potentially execute arbitrary code with elevated system privileges. Attackers can exploit the unquoted binary path to inject malicious executables that will be launched with LocalSystem permissions during service startup.

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

CVSS 4.0
8.5/10

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

EPSS Probability
0.18%

8.3th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

Affected Software

VendorProductVersions
Wow21Wow215.0.1.9

References

Timeline

Published
Last Modified
Status
Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2022-50921?
WOW21 5.0.1.9 contains an unquoted service path vulnerability that allows local attackers to potentially execute arbitrary code with elevated system privileges. Attackers can exploit the unquoted binary path to inject malicious executables that will be launched with LocalSystem permissions during service startup.
How severe is CVE-2022-50921?
CVE-2022-50921 has a CVSS score of 8.5/10 (HIGH severity). The EPSS model estimates a 0.18% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2022-50921?
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