CVE-2022-50923

HIGHCVSS 8.5/10EPSS 0.19%

Last modified

CVE-2022-50923 is a high-severity vulnerability rated 8.5/10 on the CVSS scale. Cobian Backup 0.9 contains an unquoted service path vulnerability that allows local users to execute arbitrary code with elevated system privileges. Attackers can exploit the unquoted binary path in the CobianReflectorService to inject malicious code that will execute with LocalSystem permissions during service startup.. EPSS estimates a 0.19% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

Cobian Backup 0.9 contains an unquoted service path vulnerability that allows local users to execute arbitrary code with elevated system privileges. Attackers can exploit the unquoted binary path in the CobianReflectorService to inject malicious code that will execute 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
0.19%

9.4th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

Affected Software

VendorProductVersions
CobiansoftCobian Backup0.9.93

References

Timeline

Published
Last Modified
Status
Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2022-50923?
Cobian Backup 0.9 contains an unquoted service path vulnerability that allows local users to execute arbitrary code with elevated system privileges. Attackers can exploit the unquoted binary path in the CobianReflectorService to inject malicious code that will execute with LocalSystem permissions during service startup.
How severe is CVE-2022-50923?
CVE-2022-50923 has a CVSS score of 8.5/10 (HIGH severity). The EPSS model estimates a 0.19% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2022-50923?
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