CVE-2022-29320
CVE-2022-29320 is a high-severity vulnerability in Minitool Partition Wizard with a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.8. 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: High (CVSS 3.x base score 7.8)
- CVSS v2: 7.2
- EPSS exploit prediction: 0% (33rd percentile)
- Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
- Weakness: CWE-428
- Affected product: Minitool Partition Wizard
- Published:
- Last modified:
Description
MiniTool Partition Wizard v12.0 contains an unquoted service path which allows attackers to escalate privileges to the system level.
Frequently asked questions
- What is CVE-2022-29320?
- MiniTool Partition Wizard v12.0 contains an unquoted service path which allows attackers to escalate privileges to the system level.
- How severe is CVE-2022-29320?
- CVE-2022-29320 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.8, rated high severity. It is exploitable over local access with low attack complexity, requires low privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.
- Is CVE-2022-29320 being actively exploited?
- It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (33rd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
- What products are affected by CVE-2022-29320?
- CVE-2022-29320 affects Minitool Partition Wizard. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
- How do I fix CVE-2022-29320?
- 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-2022-29320 published?
- CVE-2022-29320 was published on 2022-05-20 and last updated on 2026-06-17.
References
Affected products (1)
- cpe:2.3:a:minitool:partition_wizard:12.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
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