What is the CVSS score of CVE-2022-50921?

CVE-2022-50921 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 Wow21 are affected by CVE-2022-50921?

Organizations using WOW21 5.0.1.9 face notable risk from CVE-2022-50921 rated CVSS 7.8. Exploitation could compromise the security of affected deployments.

Is there a public PoC exploit available for CVE-2022-50921?

Yes, a public proof-of-concept exploit is available for CVE-2022-50921. Prioritise patching immediately. EPSS: 0.0%.

How to fix or mitigate CVE-2022-50921?

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

Wow21 CVE-2022-50921

HIGH

Unquoted Search Path or Element (CWE-428)

2026-01-13 disclosure@vulncheck.com

RCE Wow21

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

Feb 02, 2026 - 16:16 vuln.today

Public exploit code

CVE Published

Jan 13, 2026 - 23:15 nvd

HIGH 7.8

DescriptionCVE.org

WOW21 5.0.1.9 contains an unquoted service path vulnerability that allows local attackers to potentially execute arbitrary code with elevated system privileges. Attackers can exploit the unquoted binary path to inject malicious executables that will be launched with LocalSystem permissions during service startup.

AnalysisAI

Wow21 versions up to 5.0.1.9 contains a vulnerability that allows attackers to potentially execute arbitrary code with elevated system privileges (CVSS 7.8).

Technical ContextAI

affects Wow21. WOW21 5.0.1.9 contains an unquoted service path vulnerability that allows local attackers to potentially execute arbitrary code with elevated system privileges. Attackers can exploit the unquoted binary path to inject malicious executables that will be launched with LocalSystem permissions during service startup.

RemediationAI

Monitor vendor advisories for a patch.

CVE-2022-50921 vulnerability details – vuln.today

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Wow21 CVE-2022-50921

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CVSS VectorNVD

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