CVE-2022-23171

CVE-2022-23171 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Atlasvpn with a CVSS 3.x base score of 5.9. It is not currently listed as actively exploited by CISA, and its EPSS exploit-prediction score is low.

Key facts

Description

AtlasVPN - Privilege Escalation Lack of proper security controls on named pipe messages can allow an attacker with low privileges to send a malicious payload and gain SYSTEM permissions on a windows computer where the AtlasVPN client is installed.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2022-23171?
AtlasVPN - Privilege Escalation Lack of proper security controls on named pipe messages can allow an attacker with low privileges to send a malicious payload and gain SYSTEM permissions on a windows computer where the AtlasVPN client is installed.
How severe is CVE-2022-23171?
CVE-2022-23171 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 5.9, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over an adjacent network with low attack complexity, requires low privileges and user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is low, integrity low, and availability low.
Is CVE-2022-23171 being actively exploited?
It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (45th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2022-23171?
CVE-2022-23171 affects Atlasvpn. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2022-23171?
Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2022-23171 published?
CVE-2022-23171 was published on 2022-06-21 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

Affected products (1)