Vulnerability in Microsoft Windows

CVE-2022-33158

Trend Micro VPN Proxy Pro version 5.2.1026 and below contains a vulnerability involving some overly permissive folders in a key directory which could allow a local attacker to obtain privilege escalation on an affected system.

EPSS: 0.003 (20.5th percentile) — read the EPSS interpretation.

CVSS v3 metric

CVSS v3 base score 7.8 (High). Vector: CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H.

Affected products

Weakness classification (CWE)

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Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2022-33158?
CVE-2022-33158 is a high-severity vulnerability in Microsoft Windows, classified under Files or Directories Accessible to External Parties. CVSS score: 7.8/10. Published 2022-07-30.
How severe is CVE-2022-33158?
High severity. CVSS v3 base score is 7.8 out of 10.