CVE-2022-50915

PTPublisher 2.3.4 contains an unquoted service path vulnerability in the PTProtect service that allows local attackers to potentially execute arbitrary code with elevated privileges. Attackers can exploit the unquoted path in 'C:\Program Files (x86)\Primera Technology\PTPublisher\UsbFlashDongleService.exe' to inject malicious executables and gain system-level access.

CVSS v3 8.4 HIGH

8.4^/10

CVSS v3 : HIGH

Vector :

Exploitability : 2.5 / Impact : 5.9

Attack Vector LOCAL

Attack Complexity LOW

Privileges Required NONE

User Interaction NONE

Confidentiality Impact HIGH

Integrity Impact HIGH

Availability Impact HIGH

Scope UNCHANGED

References

Link	Resource
https://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/50885	Exploit VDB Entry
https://www.primera.com/	Product
https://www.vulncheck.com/advisories/ptpublisher-unquoted-service-path	Third Party Advisory

Configurations

Configuration 1 (hide)

cpe:2.3:a:primera:ptpublisher:2.3.4:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

History

27 Feb 2026, 19:48

Type	Values Removed	Values Added
First Time		Primera ptpublisher Primera
References	~~() https://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/50885 -~~	() https://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/50885 - Exploit, VDB Entry
References	~~() https://www.primera.com/ -~~	() https://www.primera.com/ - Product
References	~~() https://www.vulncheck.com/advisories/ptpublisher-unquoted-service-path -~~	() https://www.vulncheck.com/advisories/ptpublisher-unquoted-service-path - Third Party Advisory
CPE		cpe:2.3:a:primera:ptpublisher:2.3.4:::::::*

13 Jan 2026, 23:15

Type	Values Removed	Values Added
New CVE

Information

Published : 2026-01-13 23:15

Updated : 2026-02-27 19:48

NVD link : CVE-2022-50915

Mitre link : CVE-2022-50915

CVE.ORG link : CVE-2022-50915

JSON object : View

Products Affected

primera

ptpublisher

CWE

CWE-428

Unquoted Search Path or Element

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