Vulnerability in Connectify Inc Hotspot
CVE-2022-50929
Connectify Hotspot 2018 contains an unquoted service path vulnerability in its ConnectifyService executable that allows local attackers to potentially execute arbitrary code. Attackers can exploit the unquoted path in 'C:\Program Files (x86)\Connectify\ConnectifyService.exe' to inject malicious executables and escalate privileges.
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CVSS v3 metric
CVSS v3 base score 8.4 (High). Vector: CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H.
EPSS exploit prediction
EPSS: 0.002 (8.2th percentile), scored .
Very low probability of exploitation in the next 30 days; routine patching cadence is appropriate. 8th percentile — 8.2% 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
- Connectify Inc Hotspot — versions 2018
Weakness classification (CWE)
References
- www.exploit-db.com/exploits/50764 (exploit)
- www.connectify.me/ (product)
- www.vulncheck.com/advisories/connectify-hotspot-connectifyservice-unquoted-serv… (third-party-advisory)
Frequently asked questions
- What is CVE-2022-50929?
- CVE-2022-50929 is a high-severity vulnerability in Connectify Inc Hotspot, classified under Unquoted Search Path or Element. CVSS score: 8.4/10. Published 2026-01-13.
- How severe is CVE-2022-50929?
- High severity. CVSS v3 base score is 8.4 out of 10.