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CVE-2022-50917 Details

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.

Metrics

CVSS 3.x Severity and Vector Strings:

NIST: [email protected]CVSS-B:7.8 HIGHVector:CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H

CNA: [email protected]CVSS-B:7.8 HIGHVector:CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H

References to Advisories, Solutions, and Tools

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URL	Source(s)	Tag(s)
https://protonvpn.com/	[email protected]	Broken Link
https://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/50837	[email protected]	ExploitVDB Entry
https://www.vulncheck.com/advisories/protonvpn-unquoted-service-path	[email protected]	Third Party Advisory

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-ID	CWE Name	Source
CWE-428	Unquoted Search Path or Element	[email protected]

Affected Products

Product	Versions
proton protonvpn	1.26.0
CPE cpe:2.3:a:proton:protonvpn:1.26.0:::::windows:: Remediation No remediation found in references.

Change History

5 change records found show changes

Date	Action	Recorded By
Jun 17, 2026	CVE Modified	[email protected]
Jun 17, 2026	CVE Modified	CISA-ADP
Mar 2, 2026	CVE Modified	[email protected]
Feb 27, 2026	Initial Analysis	[email protected]
Jan 13, 2026	New CVE Received	[email protected]