Vulnerability in Proton Protonvpn
CVE-2022-50917
ProtonVPN 1.26.0 contains an unquoted service path vulnerability in its WireGuard service configuration that allows local attackers to potentially execute arbitrary code. Attackers can exploit the unquoted path by placing malicious executables in specific file system locations to gain elevated privileges during service startup.
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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.
EPSS exploit prediction
EPSS: 0.002 (11.7th percentile), scored .
Very low probability of exploitation in the next 30 days; routine patching cadence is appropriate. 12th percentile — 11.7% of CVEs in the catalogue have a lower EPSS than this one. How to read EPSS.
EPSS over last 30 days · oldest: 0.002 · newest: 0.002 · change: +0.000
Affected products
- Proton Protonvpn — versions 1.26.0
- Protonvpn — versions 1.26.0
Weakness classification (CWE)
References
- www.exploit-db.com/exploits/50837 (Exploit, VDB Entry, exploit)
- protonvpn.com/ (product, Broken Link)
- www.vulncheck.com/advisories/protonvpn-unquoted-service-path (Third Party Advisory, third-party-advisory)
Frequently asked questions
- What is CVE-2022-50917?
- CVE-2022-50917 is a high-severity vulnerability in Proton Protonvpn, classified under Unquoted Search Path or Element. CVSS score: 7.8/10. Published 2026-01-13.
- How severe is CVE-2022-50917?
- High severity. CVSS v3 base score is 7.8 out of 10.