CVE-2022-50917

HIGH
2026-01-13 [email protected]
7.8
CVSS 3.1
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CVSS Vector

CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
Attack Vector
Local
Attack Complexity
Low
Privileges Required
Low
User Interaction
None
Scope
Unchanged
Confidentiality
High
Integrity
High
Availability
High

Lifecycle Timeline

3
Analysis Generated
Mar 12, 2026 - 21:54 vuln.today
PoC Detected
Mar 02, 2026 - 15:16 vuln.today
Public exploit code
CVE Published
Jan 13, 2026 - 23:15 nvd
HIGH 7.8

Tags

Wireguard Protonvpn

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.

Analysis

Protonvpn versions up to 1.26.0 contains a vulnerability that allows attackers to potentially execute arbitrary code (CVSS 7.8).

Technical Context

exists in the its WireGuard component. 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.

Affected Products

Vendor: Proton. Product: Protonvpn. Versions: up to 1.26.0. Component: its WireGuard.

Remediation

Monitor vendor advisories for a patch.

Priority Score

59
Low Medium High Critical
KEV: 0
EPSS: +0.0
CVSS: +39
POC: +20

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