What is the CVSS score of CVE-2022-50920?

CVE-2022-50920 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%.

Which versions of Windows are affected by CVE-2022-50920?

Organizations using Sandboxie-Plus 5.50.2 face notable risk from CVE-2022-50920 rated CVSS 8.4.

Is there a public PoC exploit available for CVE-2022-50920?

Yes, a public proof-of-concept exploit is available for CVE-2022-50920. Prioritise patching immediately. EPSS: 0.0%.

How to fix or mitigate CVE-2022-50920?

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

Windows CVE-2022-50920

HIGH

Unquoted Search Path or Element (CWE-428)

2026-01-13 disclosure@vulncheck.com

Windows

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

Sandboxie-Plus 5.50.2 contains an unquoted service path vulnerability in the SbieSvc Windows service that allows local attackers to potentially execute arbitrary code. Attackers can exploit the unquoted binary path to inject malicious executables that will be run with LocalSystem privileges during service startup.

AnalysisAI

SbieSvc Windows service contains a vulnerability that allows attackers to potentially execute arbitrary code (CVSS 8.4).

Technical ContextAI

exists in the SbieSvc Windows component. Sandboxie-Plus 5.50.2 contains an unquoted service path vulnerability in the SbieSvc Windows service that allows local attackers to potentially execute arbitrary code. Attackers can exploit the unquoted binary path to inject malicious executables that will be run with LocalSystem privileges during service startup.