CVE-2022-50933

7.8 HIGH
Published: January 13, 2026 Modified: February 02, 2026
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Description

Cain & Abel 4.9.56 contains an unquoted service path vulnerability that allows local attackers to potentially execute arbitrary code with elevated privileges. Attackers can exploit the unquoted binary path to inject malicious executables that will be launched with LocalSystem permissions.

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CVSS v3.x Details

0.0 Low Medium High Critical 10.0
Vector String
CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H

References to Advisories, Solutions, and Tools

Patch Vendor Advisory Exploit Third Party Advisory
https://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/50728
Source: disclosure@vulncheck.com
Exploit
https://www.malavida.com/en/soft/cain-and-abel
Source: disclosure@vulncheck.com
Broken Link
https://www.vulncheck.com/advisories/cain-abel-unquoted-service-path
Source: disclosure@vulncheck.com
Third Party Advisory
https://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/50728
Source: 134c704f-9b21-4f2e-91b3-4a467353bcc0
Exploit

4 reference(s) from NVD

Quick Stats

CVSS v3 Score
7.8 / 10.0
EPSS (Exploit Probability)
0.0%
3th percentile
Exploitation Status
Not in CISA KEV

Weaknesses (CWE)

Affected Vendors

malavida