CVE-2022-50921 WOW21 5.0.1.9 - 'Service WOW21_Service' Unquoted Service Path
Local attackers can execute arbitrary code with system privileges by exploiting an unquoted service path in WOW21.
- 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-2022-50921?
CVE-2022-50921 is a high-severity vulnerability in ilwebmaster21 WOW21, 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
WOW21 5.0.1.9 contains an unquoted service path vulnerability that allows local attackers to potentially execute arbitrary code with elevated system privileges. Attackers can exploit the unquoted binary path to inject malicious executables that will be launched with LocalSystem permissions during service startup.
Weakness: CWE-428
Which versions are affected by CVE-2022-50921?
It affects 1 product.
Products include Wow21 Wow21.
How do I fix CVE-2022-50921?
No fix has been published for CVE-2022-50921 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.
Is CVE-2022-50921 being exploited?
It is not confirmed as exploited in the wild, but public exploit code for CVE-2022-50921 exists.
Sources
Also known as GHSA-qvc6-q2wm-52r2.