How severe is CVE-2022-31467?

CVE-2022-31467 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-2022-31467 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (20th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2022-31467?

CVE-2022-31467 affects Quickheal Total Security. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2022-31467?

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-2022-31467 published?

CVE-2022-31467 was published on 2022-05-23 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2022-31467

CVE-2022-31467 is a high-severity vulnerability in Quickheal Total Security 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% (20th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-427
Affected product: Quickheal Total Security
Published: 2022-05-23
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

A DLL hijacking vulnerability in the installed for Quick Heal Total Security prior to 12.1.1.27 allows a local attacker to achieve privilege escalation, leading to execution of arbitrary code, via the installer not restricting the search path for required DLLs and then not verifying the signature of the DLLs it tries to load.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2022-31467?: A DLL hijacking vulnerability in the installed for Quick Heal Total Security prior to 12.1.1.27 allows a local attacker to achieve privilege escalation, leading to execution of arbitrary code, via the installer not restricting the search path for required DLLs and then not verifying the signature of the DLLs it tries to load.
How severe is CVE-2022-31467?: CVE-2022-31467 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-2022-31467 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (20th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2022-31467?: CVE-2022-31467 affects Quickheal Total Security. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2022-31467?: 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-2022-31467 published?: CVE-2022-31467 was published on 2022-05-23 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

https://softwaresec001.wordpress.com/2022/05/13/dll-hijack-vulnerability-fixed-in-quick-heal-total-security/

Affected products (1)

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