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.

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://protonvpn.com/	Broken Link
https://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/50837	Exploit VDB Entry
https://www.vulncheck.com/advisories/protonvpn-unquoted-service-path	Third Party Advisory

Configurations

Configuration 1 (hide)

cpe:2.3:a:proton:protonvpn:1.26.0:*:*:*:*:windows:*:*

History

27 Feb 2026, 19:49

Type	Values Removed	Values Added
CPE		cpe:2.3:a:proton:protonvpn:1.26.0:::::windows::
References	~~() https://protonvpn.com/ -~~	() https://protonvpn.com/ - Broken Link
References	~~() https://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/50837 -~~	() https://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/50837 - Exploit, VDB Entry
References	~~() https://www.vulncheck.com/advisories/protonvpn-unquoted-service-path -~~	() https://www.vulncheck.com/advisories/protonvpn-unquoted-service-path - Third Party Advisory
First Time		Proton Proton protonvpn

13 Jan 2026, 23:15

Type	Values Removed	Values Added
New CVE

Information

Published : 2026-01-13 23:15

Updated : 2026-02-27 19:49

NVD link : CVE-2022-50917

Mitre link : CVE-2022-50917

CVE.ORG link : CVE-2022-50917

JSON object : View

Products Affected

proton

protonvpn

CWE

CWE-428

Unquoted Search Path or Element

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