CVE-2022-50917

HIGH

ProtonVPN 1.26.0 - Code Injection

Title source: llm

Description

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.

Exploits (1)

exploitdb WRITEUP
by gemreda · textlocalwindows
https://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/50837

Scores

CVSS v3 7.8
EPSS 0.0002
EPSS Percentile 5.7%
Attack Vector LOCAL
CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H

Details

CWE
CWE-428
Status published
Products (2)
proton/protonvpn 1.26.0
ProtonVPN/ProtonVPN 1.26.0
Published Jan 13, 2026
Tracked Since Feb 18, 2026