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CVE-2022-50971 (GCVE-0-2022-50971)
Vulnerability from cvelistv5 – Published: 2026-06-19 14:16 – Updated: 2026-07-15 01:24
VLAI
EPSS
VEX
Title
Malwarebytes 4.5 Unquoted Service Path Privilege Escalation
Summary
Malwarebytes 4.5 contains an unquoted service path vulnerability in the MBAMService executable that allows local attackers to escalate privileges by injecting malicious code into the system root path. Attackers can place executable files in unquoted path directories that execute with LocalSystem privileges during service startup or system reboot.
Severity
SSVC
Exploitation: poc
Automatable: no
Technical Impact: total
CISA Coordinator · CISA-ADP (v2.0.3)
Decision recorded 2026-06-22 14:33 UTC
CWE
- CWE-428 - Unquoted Search Path or Element
Assigner
VulnCheck
CNA
References
4 references
| URL | Tags |
|---|---|
| https://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/50806 | exploit |
| https://www.malwarebytes.com/ | product |
| https://www.malwarebytes.com/mwb-download/ | product |
| https://www.vulncheck.com/advisories/malwarebytes… | third-party-advisory |
Impacted products
1 product
| Vendor | Product | Version | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Malwarebytes | Malwarebytes |
Affected:
4.5.0
cpe:2.3:a:malwarebytes:malwarebytes:4.5.0:*:*:*:*:windows:*:* |
Date Public
2022-05-03 00:00
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CVE-2025-54569 (GCVE-0-2025-54569)
Vulnerability from cvelistv5 – Published: 2025-07-28 00:00 – Updated: 2025-07-28 13:37
VLAI
EPSS
VEX
Summary
In Malwarebytes Binisoft Windows Firewall Control before 6.16.0.0, the installer is vulnerable to local privilege escalation.
Severity
4.5 (Medium)
SSVC
Exploitation: none
Automatable: no
Technical Impact: partial
CISA Coordinator · CISA-ADP (v2.0.3)
Decision recorded 2025-07-28 13:37 UTC
CWE
- CWE-863 - Incorrect Authorization
Assigner
mitre
CNA
References
1 reference
Impacted products
1 product
| Vendor | Product | Version | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Malwarebytes | Binisoft Windows Firewall Control |
Affected:
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CVE-2024-6260 (GCVE-0-2024-6260)
Vulnerability from cvelistv5 – Published: 2024-11-22 20:05 – Updated: 2024-12-05 14:43
VLAI
EPSS
VEX
Title
Malwarebytes Antimalware Link Following Local Privilege Escalation Vulnerability
Summary
Malwarebytes Antimalware Link Following Local Privilege Escalation Vulnerability. This vulnerability allows local attackers to escalate privileges on affected installations of Malwarebytes Antimalware. An attacker must first obtain the ability to execute low-privileged code on the target system in order to exploit this vulnerability.
The specific flaw exists within the Malwarebytes service. By creating a symbolic link, an attacker can abuse the service to delete a file. An attacker can leverage this vulnerability to escalate privileges and execute arbitrary code in the context of SYSTEM. Was ZDI-CAN-22321.
Severity
SSVC
Exploitation: none
Automatable: no
Technical Impact: total
CISA Coordinator · CISA-ADP (v2.0.3)
Decision recorded 2024-11-26 15:16 UTC
CWE
- CWE-59 - Improper Link Resolution Before File Access ('Link Following')
Assigner
zdi
CNA
References
2 references
| URL | Tags |
|---|---|
| https://www.zerodayinitiative.com/advisories/ZDI-… | x_research-advisory |
| https://www.malwarebytes.com/secure/cves | vendor-advisory |
Impacted products
2 products
| Vendor | Product | Version | |
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| Malwarebytes | Anti-Malware |
Affected:
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Affected:
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Date Public
2024-09-05 18:19
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CVE-2019-6739 (GCVE-0-2019-6739)
Vulnerability from cvelistv5 – Published: 2019-06-03 18:14 – Updated: 2024-08-04 20:31
VLAI
EPSS
VEX
Summary
This vulnerability allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code on vulnerable installations of Malwarebytes Antimalware 3.6.1.2711. User interaction is required to exploit this vulnerability in that the target must visit a malicious web page. There is an issue with the way the product handles URIs within certain schemes. The product does not warn the user that a dangerous navigation is about to take place. Because special characters in the URI are not sanitized, this could lead to the execution of arbitrary commands. An attacker can leverage this vulnerability to execute code in the context of the current user at medium integrity. Was ZDI-CAN-7162.
Severity
8.8 (High)
CWE
- CWE-78 - Improper Neutralization of Special Elements used in an OS Command ('OS Command Injection')
Assigner
zdi
CNA
References
1 reference
| URL | Tags |
|---|---|
| https://www.zerodayinitiative.com/advisories/ZDI-… | x_refsource_MISC |
Impacted products
1 product
| Vendor | Product | Version | |
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| Malwarebytes | Antimalware |
Affected:
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