CVE-2022-1824
CVE-2022-1824 is a high-severity vulnerability in Mcafee Consumer Product Removal Tool with a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.9. 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-427.
Key facts
- Severity: High (CVSS 3.x base score 7.9)
- CVSS v2: 4.4
- EPSS exploit prediction: 0% (27th percentile)
- Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
- Weakness: CWE-427
- Affected product: Mcafee Consumer Product Removal Tool
- Published:
- Last modified:
Description
An uncontrolled search path vulnerability in McAfee Consumer Product Removal Tool prior to version 10.4.128 could allow a local attacker to perform a sideloading attack by using a specific file name. This could result in the user gaining elevated permissions and being able to execute arbitrary code as there were insufficient checks on the executable being signed by McAfee.
Frequently asked questions
- What is CVE-2022-1824?
- An uncontrolled search path vulnerability in McAfee Consumer Product Removal Tool prior to version 10.4.128 could allow a local attacker to perform a sideloading attack by using a specific file name. This could result in the user gaining elevated permissions and being able to execute arbitrary code as there were insufficient checks on the executable being signed by McAfee.
- How severe is CVE-2022-1824?
- CVE-2022-1824 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.9, rated high severity. It is exploitable over local access with low attack complexity, requires low privileges and user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is none, integrity high, and availability high.
- Is CVE-2022-1824 being actively exploited?
- It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (27th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
- What products are affected by CVE-2022-1824?
- CVE-2022-1824 affects Mcafee Consumer Product Removal Tool. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
- How do I fix CVE-2022-1824?
- Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Given its high severity, prioritise patching exposed systems.
- When was CVE-2022-1824 published?
- CVE-2022-1824 was published on 2022-06-20 and last updated on 2026-06-17.
References
Affected products (1)
- cpe:2.3:a:mcafee:consumer_product_removal_tool:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
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