CVE-2022-40126
CVE-2022-40126 is a high-severity vulnerability in Clash Project Clash 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-552.
Key facts
- Severity: High (CVSS 3.x base score 7.8)
- EPSS exploit prediction: 0% (24th percentile)
- Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
- Weakness: CWE-552
- Affected product: Clash Project Clash
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- Last modified:
Description
A misconfiguration in the Service Mode profile directory of Clash for Windows v0.19.9 allows attackers to escalate privileges and execute arbitrary commands when Service Mode is activated.
Frequently asked questions
- What is CVE-2022-40126?
- A misconfiguration in the Service Mode profile directory of Clash for Windows v0.19.9 allows attackers to escalate privileges and execute arbitrary commands when Service Mode is activated.
- How severe is CVE-2022-40126?
- CVE-2022-40126 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-2022-40126 being actively exploited?
- It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (24th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
- What products are affected by CVE-2022-40126?
- CVE-2022-40126 affects Clash Project Clash. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
- How do I fix CVE-2022-40126?
- 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-2022-40126 published?
- CVE-2022-40126 was published on 2022-09-29 and last updated on 2026-06-17.
References
Affected products (1)
- cpe:2.3:a:clash_project:clash:0.19.9:*:*:*:*:windows:*:*
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