What is the CVSS score of CVE-2022-50933?

CVE-2022-50933 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 Cain Abel are affected by CVE-2022-50933?

CVE-2022-50933 presents notable security risk rated CVSS 7.8. Exploitation could compromise the security of affected deployments.

Is there a public PoC exploit available for CVE-2022-50933?

Yes, a public proof-of-concept exploit is available for CVE-2022-50933. Prioritise patching immediately. EPSS: 0.0%.

How to fix or mitigate CVE-2022-50933?

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

Cain Abel CVE-2022-50933

HIGH

Unquoted Search Path or Element (CWE-428)

2026-01-13 disclosure@vulncheck.com

RCE Cain Abel

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

Cain & Abel 4.9.56 contains an unquoted service path vulnerability that allows local attackers to potentially execute arbitrary code with elevated privileges. Attackers can exploit the unquoted binary path to inject malicious executables that will be launched with LocalSystem permissions.

AnalysisAI

Cain \& Abel versions up to 4.9.56 contains a vulnerability that allows attackers to potentially execute arbitrary code with elevated privileges (CVSS 7.8).

Technical ContextAI

affects Cain \& Abel. Cain & Abel 4.9.56 contains an unquoted service path vulnerability that allows local attackers to potentially execute arbitrary code with elevated privileges. Attackers can exploit the unquoted binary path to inject malicious executables that will be launched with LocalSystem permissions.

RemediationAI

Monitor vendor advisories for a patch.

CVE-2022-50933 vulnerability details – vuln.today

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Cain Abel CVE-2022-50933

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CVSS VectorNVD

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