What is the CVSS score of CVE-2022-50693?

CVE-2022-50693 has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 8.4 (High). CVSS vector: CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H. EPSS exploitation probability: 0.0%.

Is there a public PoC exploit available for CVE-2022-50693?

Yes, a public proof-of-concept exploit is available for CVE-2022-50693. Prioritise patching immediately. EPSS: 0.0%.

How to fix or mitigate CVE-2022-50693?

Within 7 days: Identify all affected systems and apply vendor patches promptly. Monitor vendor channels for patch availability.

CVE-2022-50693

HIGH

Unquoted Search Path or Element (CWE-428)

2026-01-13 disclosure@vulncheck.com

RCE

8.4

CVSS 3.1 · NVD

Severity by source

NVD PRIMARY

8.4 HIGH

AV:L/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H

Primary rating from NVD · only source for this CVE.

CVSS VectorNVD

CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H

Attack Vector

Local

Attack Complexity

Low

Privileges Required

None

User Interaction

None

Scope

Unchanged

Confidentiality

High

Integrity

High

Availability

High

Lifecycle Timeline

Analysis Generated

Mar 12, 2026 - 21:54 vuln.today

PoC Detected

Jan 14, 2026 - 16:25 vuln.today

Public exploit code

CVE Published

Jan 13, 2026 - 23:15 nvd

HIGH 8.4

DescriptionCVE.org

Splashtop 8.71.12001.0 contains an unquoted service path vulnerability in the Splashtop Software Updater Service that allows local attackers to potentially execute arbitrary code. Attackers can exploit the unquoted path in C:\Program Files (x86)\Splashtop\Splashtop Software Updater\ to inject malicious executables and escalate privileges.

AnalysisAI

Splashtop Software Updater Service contains a vulnerability that allows attackers to potentially execute arbitrary code (CVSS 8.4).

Technical ContextAI

exists in the Splashtop Software Updater component. Splashtop 8.71.12001.0 contains an unquoted service path vulnerability in the Splashtop Software Updater Service that allows local attackers to potentially execute arbitrary code. Attackers can exploit the unquoted path in C:\Program Files (x86)\Splashtop\Splashtop Software Updater\ to inject malicious executables and escalate privileges.

Affected ProductsAI

Product: Splashtop Software Updater Service. Component: Splashtop Software Updater.

RemediationAI

Monitor vendor advisories for a patch.

CVE-2022-50693 vulnerability details – vuln.today

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CVE-2022-50693

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CVSS VectorNVD

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