VULNERABILITY INTELLIGENCE

CVE-2022-50917

CVSS score7.8 HIGH
EPSS probability0.23%
CISA KEVNot currently listed
Published2026-01-13
Last modified2026-06-17
CVSS vectorCVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H

Description

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.

Weakness classification

  • disclosure@vulncheck.com: CWE-428

Primary references