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CVE-2022-50971
HIGH · CVSS 7.8
EPSS exploitation probability: 0%
Published 2026-06-19T15:16:34.560 · Last modified 2026-06-26T12:59:54.160

Summary

Malwarebytes 4.5 contains an unquoted service path vulnerability in the MBAMService executable that allows local attackers to escalate privileges by injecting malicious code into the system root path. Attackers can place executable files in unquoted path directories that execute with LocalSystem privileges during service startup or system reboot.

Affected products

malwarebytes — malwarebytes

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References

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