CVE-2022-50971

Malwarebytes 4.5 contains an unquoted service path vulnerability in the MBAMService executable that allows local attackers to escalate privileges by injecting malicious code into the system root path. Attackers can place executable files in unquoted path directories that execute with LocalSystem privileges during service startup or system reboot.

CVSS v3 7.8 HIGH

7.8^/10

CVSS v3 : HIGH

Vector :

Exploitability : 1.8 / Impact : 5.9

Attack Vector LOCAL

Attack Complexity LOW

Privileges Required LOW

User Interaction NONE

Confidentiality Impact HIGH

Integrity Impact HIGH

Availability Impact HIGH

Scope UNCHANGED

References

Link	Resource
https://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/50806	VDB Entry Exploit
https://www.malwarebytes.com/	Product
https://www.malwarebytes.com/mwb-download/	Product
https://www.vulncheck.com/advisories/malwarebytes-unquoted-service-path-privilege-escalation	Third Party Advisory

Configurations

Configuration 1 (hide)

cpe:2.3:a:malwarebytes:malwarebytes:*:*:*:*:*:windows:*:*

History

No history.

Information

Published : 2026-06-19 15:16

Updated : 2026-06-26 12:59

NVD link : CVE-2022-50971

Mitre link : CVE-2022-50971

CVE.ORG link : CVE-2022-50971

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Products Affected

malwarebytes

malwarebytes

CWE

CWE-428

Unquoted Search Path or Element

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