How severe is CVE-2022-36670?

CVE-2022-36670 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 6.7, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over local access with low attack complexity, requires high privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.

Is CVE-2022-36670 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (22nd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2022-36670?

CVE-2022-36670 affects Pcprotect Endpoint. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2022-36670?

Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.

When was CVE-2022-36670 published?

CVE-2022-36670 was published on 2022-09-06 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2022-36670

CVE-2022-36670 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Pcprotect Endpoint with a CVSS 3.x base score of 6.7. 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-732.

Key facts

Severity: Medium (CVSS 3.x base score 6.7)
EPSS exploit prediction: 0% (22nd percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-732
Affected product: Pcprotect Endpoint
Published: 2022-09-06
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

PCProtect Endpoint prior to v5.17.470 for Microsoft Windows lacks tamper protection, allowing authenticated attackers with Administrator privileges to modify processes within the application and escalate privileges to SYSTEM via a crafted executable.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2022-36670?: PCProtect Endpoint prior to v5.17.470 for Microsoft Windows lacks tamper protection, allowing authenticated attackers with Administrator privileges to modify processes within the application and escalate privileges to SYSTEM via a crafted executable.
How severe is CVE-2022-36670?: CVE-2022-36670 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 6.7, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over local access with low attack complexity, requires high privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.
Is CVE-2022-36670 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (22nd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2022-36670?: CVE-2022-36670 affects Pcprotect Endpoint. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2022-36670?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2022-36670 published?: CVE-2022-36670 was published on 2022-09-06 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

https://mrvar0x.com/2022/07/21/pcprotect-endpoint-tampering-exploit/

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:a:pcprotect:endpoint:*:*:*:*:*:windows:*:*

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