What is CVE-2022-2313?

CVE-2022-2313 is a high-severity vulnerability in Mcafee Agent, classified under Uncontrolled Search Path Element. CVSS score: 8.2/10. Published 2022-07-27.

How severe is CVE-2022-2313?

High severity. CVSS v3 base score is 8.2 out of 10.

Is CVE-2022-2313 known to be exploited?

2 public proof-of-concept repositories are indexed. Not currently listed in the CISA KEV catalog.

Vulnerability in Mcafee Agent

CVE-2022-2313

A DLL hijacking vulnerability in the MA Smart Installer for Windows prior to 5.7.7, which allows local users to execute arbitrary code and obtain higher privileges via careful placement of a malicious DLL into the folder from where the Sma…

EPSS: 0.003 (23.5th percentile) — read the EPSS interpretation.

CVSS v3 metric

CVSS v3 base score 8.2 (High). Vector: CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:R/S:C/C:H/I:H/A:H.

Affected products

Mcafee Agent
Trellix Agent (Ta) — versions unspecified

Weakness classification (CWE)

CWE-427 — Uncontrolled Search Path Element

Public proof-of-concept exploits

References

trellixpsirt@trellix.com (x_refsource_CONFIRM)

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2022-2313?: CVE-2022-2313 is a high-severity vulnerability in Mcafee Agent, classified under Uncontrolled Search Path Element. CVSS score: 8.2/10. Published 2022-07-27.
How severe is CVE-2022-2313?: High severity. CVSS v3 base score is 8.2 out of 10.
Is CVE-2022-2313 known to be exploited?: 2 public proof-of-concept repositories are indexed. Not currently listed in the CISA KEV catalog.