CVE-2022-50917

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.
ProviderTypeBase ScoreAtk. VectorAtk. ComplexityPriv. RequiredVector
NISTNIST
8.4 HIGH
LOCAL
LOW
NONE
CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
VulnCheckCNA
8.4 HIGH
LOCAL
LOW
NONE
CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
Base Score
CVSS 3.x
EPSS Score
Percentile: Unknown
Common Weakness Enumeration
References
https://protonvpn.com/
https://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/50837
https://www.vulncheck.com/advisories/protonvpn-unquoted-service-path