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CVE-2022-50924
HIGH8.4
Description
Private Internet Access 3.3 contains an unquoted service path vulnerability that allows local users to potentially execute arbitrary code with elevated system privileges. Attackers can exploit the unquoted path in the service configuration to inject malicious code that would execute with LocalSystem permissions during service startup.
CVE Details
CVSS v3.1 Score8.4
SeverityHIGH
CVSS VectorCVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
Attack VectorLOCAL
ComplexityLOW
Privileges RequiredNONE
User InteractionNONE
Published1/13/2026
Last Modified1/14/2026
Sourcenvd
Honeypot Sightings0
Weaknesses (CWE)
CWE-428
References
https://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/50804(disclosure@vulncheck.com)
https://www.privateinternetaccess.com(disclosure@vulncheck.com)
https://www.privateinternetaccess.com/download(disclosure@vulncheck.com)
https://www.vulncheck.com/advisories/private-internet-access-pia-service-unquoted-service-path(disclosure@vulncheck.com)
IOC Correlations
No correlations recorded
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