CVE-2022-50918 VIVE Runtime Service - 'ViveAgentService' Unquoted Service Path
Local attackers can execute arbitrary code with elevated privileges by exploiting an unquoted service path in VIVE Runtime 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-2022-50918?
CVE-2022-50918 is a high-severity vulnerability in VIVE Runtime Service, 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
VIVE Runtime Service 1.0.0.4 contains an unquoted service path vulnerability that allows local users to execute arbitrary code with elevated system privileges. Attackers can exploit the unquoted binary path by placing malicious executables in specific system directories to gain LocalSystem access during service startup.
Weakness: CWE-428
Which versions are affected by CVE-2022-50918?
How do I fix CVE-2022-50918?
No fix has been published for CVE-2022-50918 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.
Is CVE-2022-50918 being exploited?
It is not confirmed as exploited in the wild, but public exploit code for CVE-2022-50918 exists.
Sources
Also known as GHSA-5mjc-g7h8-fcfq.