CVE-2022-50917 ProtonVPN 1.26.0 - Unquoted Service Path
Local attackers can execute arbitrary code with elevated privileges by exploiting an unquoted service path in the ProtonVPN WireGuard service.
- 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-2022-50917?
CVE-2022-50917 is a high-severity vulnerability in ProtonVPN, 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
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.
Weakness: CWE-428
Which versions are affected by CVE-2022-50917?
It affects 1 product.
Products include Proton Protonvpn.
How do I fix CVE-2022-50917?
No fix has been published for CVE-2022-50917 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.
Is CVE-2022-50917 being exploited?
It is not confirmed as exploited in the wild, but public exploit code for CVE-2022-50917 exists.
Other vulnerabilities in ProtonVPN
Sources
Also known as GHSA-4wxf-j589-93pj.