CVE-2022-50915 PTPublisher 2.3.4 - Unquoted Service Path
Local attackers can execute arbitrary code with elevated privileges by exploiting an unquoted service path in PTPublisher.
- Exploited in the wild
- Not known
- Login needed
- Any signed-in user
- Attackable
- Local or same network only
- Victim action needed
- Not needed
- Fix
- None listed
What is CVE-2022-50915?
CVE-2022-50915 is a high-severity vulnerability in Primera PTPublisher, published on 13 Jan 2026. It can only be exploited from the same machine or local network, with no action from the victim.
Official description
PTPublisher 2.3.4 contains an unquoted service path vulnerability in the PTProtect service that allows local attackers to potentially execute arbitrary code with elevated privileges. Attackers can exploit the unquoted path in 'C:\Program Files (x86)\Primera Technology\PTPublisher\UsbFlashDongleService.exe' to inject malicious executables and gain system-level access.
Weakness: CWE-428
Which versions are affected by CVE-2022-50915?
It affects 1 product.
Products include Primera Ptpublisher.
How do I fix CVE-2022-50915?
No fix has been published for CVE-2022-50915 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.
Is CVE-2022-50915 being exploited?
It is not confirmed as exploited in the wild, but public exploit code for CVE-2022-50915 exists.
Sources
Also known as GHSA-8732-q5jv-75r3.