How severe is CVE-2022-0357?

CVE-2022-0357 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 6.7, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over local access with low attack complexity, requires high privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.

Is CVE-2022-0357 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (9th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2022-0357?

CVE-2022-0357 primarily affects Bitdefender Antivirus Plus. In total, 3 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.

How do I fix CVE-2022-0357?

Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.

When was CVE-2022-0357 published?

CVE-2022-0357 was published on 2023-05-24 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2022-0357

CVE-2022-0357 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Bitdefender Antivirus Plus with a CVSS 3.x base score of 6.7. It is not currently listed as actively exploited by CISA, and its EPSS exploit-prediction score is low. The underlying weakness is classified as CWE-428.

Key facts

Severity: Medium (CVSS 3.x base score 6.7)
EPSS exploit prediction: 0% (9th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-428
Affected product: Bitdefender Antivirus Plus
Published: 2023-05-24
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

Unquoted Search Path or Element vulnerability in the Vulnerability Scan component of Bitdefender Total Security, Bitdefender Internet Security, and Bitdefender Antivirus Plus allows an attacker to elevate privileges to SYSTEM. This issue affects: Bitdefender Total Security versions prior to 26.0.10.45. Bitdefender Internet Security versions prior to 26.0.10.45. Bitdefender Antivirus Plus versions prior to 26.0.10.45.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2022-0357?: Unquoted Search Path or Element vulnerability in the Vulnerability Scan component of Bitdefender Total Security, Bitdefender Internet Security, and Bitdefender Antivirus Plus allows an attacker to elevate privileges to SYSTEM. This issue affects: Bitdefender Total Security versions prior to 26.0.10.45. Bitdefender Internet Security versions prior to 26.0.10.45. Bitdefender Antivirus Plus versions prior to 26.0.10.45.
How severe is CVE-2022-0357?: CVE-2022-0357 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 6.7, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over local access with low attack complexity, requires high privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.
Is CVE-2022-0357 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (9th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2022-0357?: CVE-2022-0357 primarily affects Bitdefender Antivirus Plus. In total, 3 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2022-0357?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2022-0357 published?: CVE-2022-0357 was published on 2023-05-24 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

https://www.bitdefender.com/support/security-advisories/improper-quoting-path-issue-in-bitdefender-total-security

Affected products (3)

cpe:2.3:a:bitdefender:antivirus_plus:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:bitdefender:internet_security:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:bitdefender:total_security:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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