What is the CVSS score of CVE-2022-50935?

CVE-2022-50935 has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 9.8 (Critical). CVSS vector: CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H. EPSS exploitation probability: 0.1%.

Which versions of Windows are affected by CVE-2022-50935?

Organizations using Flame II HSPA USB Modem face critical risk from CVE-2022-50935 rated CVSS 9.8.

Is there a public PoC exploit available for CVE-2022-50935?

Yes, a public proof-of-concept exploit is available for CVE-2022-50935. Prioritise patching immediately. EPSS: 0.1%.

How to fix or mitigate CVE-2022-50935?

Within 24 hours: Identify all affected systems and apply vendor patches immediately. Monitor vendor channels for patch availability.

Windows CVE-2022-50935

CRITICAL

Unquoted Search Path or Element (CWE-428)

2026-01-13 disclosure@vulncheck.com

Windows

9.8

CVSS 3.1 · NVD

Severity by source

NVD PRIMARY

9.8 CRITICAL

AV:N/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:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H

Attack Vector

Network

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

CRITICAL 9.8

DescriptionCVE.org

Flame II HSPA USB Modem contains an unquoted service path vulnerability in its Windows service configuration. Attackers can exploit the unquoted path in 'C:\Program Files (x86)\Internet Telcel\ApplicationController.exe' to execute arbitrary code with elevated system privileges.

AnalysisAI

Flame II HSPA USB Modem has an unquoted service path vulnerability that enables privilege escalation to SYSTEM on Windows. PoC available.

Technical ContextAI

The Windows service uses an unquoted path with spaces (CWE-428): 'C:\Program Files (x86)\Internet Telcel\ApplicationController.exe'. An attacker can place an executable at 'C:\Program.exe' that runs as SYSTEM.