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CVE-2022-50917 (GCVE-0-2022-50917)
Vulnerability from nvd – Published: 2026-01-13 22:51 – Updated: 2026-04-07 14:06
VLAI
EPSS
VEX
Title
ProtonVPN 1.26.0 - Unquoted Service Path
Summary
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.
Severity
SSVC
Exploitation: poc
Automatable: no
Technical Impact: total
CISA Coordinator · CISA-ADP (v2.0.3)
Decision recorded 2026-01-14 15:47 UTC
CWE
- CWE-428 - Unquoted Search Path or Element
Assigner
References
3 references
| URL | Tags |
|---|---|
| https://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/50837 | exploit |
| https://protonvpn.com/ | product |
| https://www.vulncheck.com/advisories/protonvpn-un… | third-party-advisory |
Impacted products
Date Public
2022-03-23 00:00
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CVE-2024-37391 (GCVE-0-2024-37391)
Vulnerability from nvd – Published: 2024-07-22 00:00 – Updated: 2025-03-13 14:19
VLAI
EPSS
VEX
Summary
ProtonVPN before 3.2.10 on Windows mishandles the drive installer path, which should use this: '"' + ExpandConstant('{autopf}\Proton\Drive') + '"' in Setup/setup.iss.
Severity
7.8 (High)
SSVC
Exploitation: none
Automatable: no
Technical Impact: partial
CISA Coordinator · CISA-ADP (v2.0.3)
Decision recorded 2024-07-22 17:13 UTC
CWE
- n/a
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CVE-2022-50917 (GCVE-0-2022-50917)
Vulnerability from cvelistv5 – Published: 2026-01-13 22:51 – Updated: 2026-04-07 14:06
VLAI
EPSS
VEX
Title
ProtonVPN 1.26.0 - Unquoted Service Path
Summary
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.
Severity
SSVC
Exploitation: poc
Automatable: no
Technical Impact: total
CISA Coordinator · CISA-ADP (v2.0.3)
Decision recorded 2026-01-14 15:47 UTC
CWE
- CWE-428 - Unquoted Search Path or Element
Assigner
References
3 references
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|---|---|
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| https://protonvpn.com/ | product |
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Impacted products
Date Public
2022-03-23 00:00
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CVE-2024-37391 (GCVE-0-2024-37391)
Vulnerability from cvelistv5 – Published: 2024-07-22 00:00 – Updated: 2025-03-13 14:19
VLAI
EPSS
VEX
Summary
ProtonVPN before 3.2.10 on Windows mishandles the drive installer path, which should use this: '"' + ExpandConstant('{autopf}\Proton\Drive') + '"' in Setup/setup.iss.
Severity
7.8 (High)
SSVC
Exploitation: none
Automatable: no
Technical Impact: partial
CISA Coordinator · CISA-ADP (v2.0.3)
Decision recorded 2024-07-22 17:13 UTC
CWE
- n/a
- CWE-78 - Improper Neutralization of Special Elements used in an OS Command ('OS Command Injection')
Assigner
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