What is the CVSS score of CVE-2022-50917?

CVE-2022-50917 has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 7.8 (High). CVSS vector: CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H. EPSS exploitation probability: 0.0%.

Which versions of Wireguard are affected by CVE-2022-50917?

Organizations using ProtonVPN 1.26.0 face notable risk from CVE-2022-50917 rated CVSS 7.8. Exploitation could compromise the security of affected deployments.

Is there a public PoC exploit available for CVE-2022-50917?

Yes, a public proof-of-concept exploit is available for CVE-2022-50917. Prioritise patching immediately. EPSS: 0.0%.

How to fix or mitigate CVE-2022-50917?

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

Wireguard CVE-2022-50917

HIGH

Unquoted Search Path or Element (CWE-428)

2026-01-13 disclosure@vulncheck.com

Wireguard Protonvpn

7.8

CVSS 3.1 · NVD

Severity by source

NVD PRIMARY

7.8 HIGH

AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/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: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

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

DescriptionCVE.org

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.

AnalysisAI

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

Technical ContextAI

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.

RemediationAI

Monitor vendor advisories for a patch.

CVE-2022-50917 vulnerability details – vuln.today

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Wireguard CVE-2022-50917

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CVSS VectorNVD

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