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    CVE-2022-50917 (GCVE-0-2022-50917)

    Vulnerability from cvelistv5 – Published: 2026-01-13 22:51 – Updated: 2026-04-07 14:06
    VLAI
    Title
    ProtonVPN 1.26.0 - Unquoted Service Path
    Summary
    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.
    SSVC
    Exploitation: poc Automatable: no Technical Impact: total
    CISA Coordinator · CISA-ADP (v2.0.3)
    Decision recorded 2026-01-14 15:47 UTC
    CWE
    • CWE-428 - Unquoted Search Path or Element
    Assigner
    VulnCheck CNA
    Impacted products
    Vendor Product Version
    ProtonVPN ProtonVPN Affected: 1.26.0
        cpe:2.3:a:proton:protonvpn:3.2.10:*:*:*:*:windows:*:*
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    Date Public
    2022-03-23 00:00
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