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2 vulnerabilities by ProtonVPN
CVE-2022-50917 (GCVE-0-2022-50917)
Vulnerability from cvelistv5 – Published: 2026-01-13 22:51 – Updated: 2026-04-07 14:06
VLAI
Title
ProtonVPN 1.26.0 - Unquoted Service Path
Summary
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.
Severity
SSVC
Exploitation: poc
Automatable: no
Technical Impact: total
CISA Coordinator (v2.0.3)
CWE
- CWE-428 - Unquoted Search Path or Element
Assigner
References
3 references
| URL | Tags |
|---|---|
| https://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/50837 | exploit |
| https://protonvpn.com/ | product |
| https://www.vulncheck.com/advisories/protonvpn-un… | third-party-advisory |
Date Public
2022-03-23 00:00
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CVE-2018-4010 (GCVE-0-2018-4010)
Vulnerability from cvelistv5 – Published: 2018-09-07 15:00 – Updated: 2024-09-16 17:54
VLAI
Summary
An exploitable code execution vulnerability exists in the connect functionality of ProtonVPN VPN client 1.5.1. A specially crafted configuration file can cause a privilege escalation, resulting in the ability to execute arbitrary commands with the system's privileges.
Severity
8.8 (High)
CWE
- OS command injection
Assigner
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2 references
| URL | Tags |
|---|---|
| http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/105319 | vdb-entryx_refsource_BID |
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Impacted products
Date Public
2018-09-07 00:00
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