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.
History

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Metrics ssvc

{'options': {'Automatable': 'no', 'Exploitation': 'poc', 'Technical Impact': 'total'}, 'version': '2.0.3'}


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First Time appeared Protonvpn
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Vendors & Products Protonvpn
Protonvpn protonvpn

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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.
Title ProtonVPN 1.26.0 - Unquoted Service Path
Weaknesses CWE-428
References
Metrics cvssV3_1

{'score': 8.4, 'vector': 'CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H'}

cvssV4_0

{'score': 8.5, 'vector': 'CVSS:4.0/AV:L/AC:L/AT:N/PR:L/UI:N/VC:H/VI:H/VA:H/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N'}


cve-icon MITRE

Status: PUBLISHED

Assigner: VulnCheck

Published: 2026-01-13T22:51:53.350Z

Updated: 2026-01-14T15:47:13.635Z

Reserved: 2026-01-11T13:14:18.877Z

Link: CVE-2022-50917

cve-icon Vulnrichment

Updated: 2026-01-14T15:47:10.875Z

cve-icon NVD

Status : Awaiting Analysis

Published: 2026-01-13T23:15:55.250

Modified: 2026-01-14T16:25:12.057

Link: CVE-2022-50917

cve-icon Redhat

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