How severe is CVE-2022-43751?

CVE-2022-43751 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.8, rated high severity. It is exploitable over local access with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.

Is CVE-2022-43751 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (12th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2022-43751?

CVE-2022-43751 affects Mcafee Total Protection. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2022-43751?

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-2022-43751 published?

CVE-2022-43751 was published on 2022-11-23 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2022-43751

CVE-2022-43751 is a high-severity vulnerability in Mcafee Total Protection 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-427.

Key facts

Severity: High (CVSS 3.x base score 7.8)
EPSS exploit prediction: 0% (12th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-427
Affected product: Mcafee Total Protection
Published: 2022-11-23
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

McAfee Total Protection prior to version 16.0.49 contains an uncontrolled search path element vulnerability due to the use of a variable pointing to a subdirectory that may be controllable by an unprivileged user. This may have allowed the unprivileged user to execute arbitrary code with system privileges.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2022-43751?: McAfee Total Protection prior to version 16.0.49 contains an uncontrolled search path element vulnerability due to the use of a variable pointing to a subdirectory that may be controllable by an unprivileged user. This may have allowed the unprivileged user to execute arbitrary code with system privileges.
How severe is CVE-2022-43751?: CVE-2022-43751 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.8, rated high severity. It is exploitable over local access with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.
Is CVE-2022-43751 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (12th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2022-43751?: CVE-2022-43751 affects Mcafee Total Protection. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2022-43751?: 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-2022-43751 published?: CVE-2022-43751 was published on 2022-11-23 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

Affected products (1)

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