CVE-2022-50933

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
Feb 02, 2026 - 16:16 vuln.today
Public exploit code
CVE Published
Jan 13, 2026 - 23:15 nvd
HIGH 7.8

Tags

RCE

Description

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.

Analysis

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 Context

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.

Affected Products

Vendor: Malavida. Product: Cain \& Abel. Versions: up to 4.9.56.

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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