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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
EPSS
VEX
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.
Severity
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
References
3 references
| URL | Tags |
|---|---|
| https://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/50837 | exploit |
| https://protonvpn.com/ | product |
| https://www.vulncheck.com/advisories/protonvpn-un… | third-party-advisory |
Impacted products
Date Public
2022-03-23 00:00
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