CVE-2022-28877
CVE-2022-28877 is a medium-severity vulnerability in F-secure Elements Endpoint Protection with a CVSS 3.x base score of 4.3. It is not currently listed as actively exploited by CISA, and its EPSS exploit-prediction score is low.
Key facts
- Severity: Medium (CVSS 3.x base score 4.3)
- EPSS exploit prediction: 0% (26th percentile)
- Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
- Affected product: F-secure Elements Endpoint Protection
- Published:
- Last modified:
Description
This vulnerability allows local user to delete arbitrary file in the system and bypassing security protection which can be abused for local privilege escalation on affected F-Secure & WithSecure windows endpoint products. An attacker must have code execution rights on the victim machine prior to successful exploitation.
Frequently asked questions
- What is CVE-2022-28877?
- This vulnerability allows local user to delete arbitrary file in the system and bypassing security protection which can be abused for local privilege escalation on affected F-Secure & WithSecure windows endpoint products. An attacker must have code execution rights on the victim machine prior to successful exploitation.
- How severe is CVE-2022-28877?
- CVE-2022-28877 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 4.3, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires high privileges and user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is low, integrity low, and availability low.
- Is CVE-2022-28877 being actively exploited?
- It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (26th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
- What products are affected by CVE-2022-28877?
- CVE-2022-28877 affects F-secure Elements Endpoint Protection. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
- How do I fix CVE-2022-28877?
- Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
- When was CVE-2022-28877 published?
- CVE-2022-28877 was published on 2022-07-21 and last updated on 2026-06-17.
References
- https://www.f-secure.com/en/business/support-and-downloads/security-advisories
- https://www.withsecure.com/en/support/security-advisories
Affected products (1)
- cpe:2.3:a:f-secure:elements_endpoint_protection:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
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