CVE-2022-50900
CVE-2022-50900 is a high-severity vulnerability in Wondershare Dr.fone with a CVSS 3.x base score of 8.4. 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 8.4)
- CVSS v4: 8.5
- EPSS exploit prediction: 0% (10th percentile)
- Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
- EU (EUVD) id: EUVD-2026-2643
- Weakness: CWE-428
- Affected product: Wondershare Dr.fone
- Published:
- Last modified:
Description
Wondershare Dr.Fone 12.0.18 contains an unquoted service path vulnerability that allows local users to execute arbitrary code with elevated system privileges. Attackers can exploit the misconfigured service path to insert malicious code that will be executed with LocalSystem permissions during service startup.
Frequently asked questions
- What is CVE-2022-50900?
- Wondershare Dr.Fone 12.0.18 contains an unquoted service path vulnerability that allows local users to execute arbitrary code with elevated system privileges. Attackers can exploit the misconfigured service path to insert malicious code that will be executed with LocalSystem permissions during service startup.
- How severe is CVE-2022-50900?
- CVE-2022-50900 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 8.4, rated high severity. It is exploitable over local access with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.
- Is CVE-2022-50900 being actively exploited?
- It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (10th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
- What products are affected by CVE-2022-50900?
- CVE-2022-50900 affects Wondershare Dr.fone. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
- How do I fix CVE-2022-50900?
- 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.
- Does CVE-2022-50900 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?
- Yes. CVE-2022-50900 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2026-2643.
- When was CVE-2022-50900 published?
- CVE-2022-50900 was published on 2026-01-13 and last updated on 2026-06-17.
References
- https://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/50813
- https://www.vulncheck.com/advisories/wondershare-drfone-wondershare-installassist-unquoted-service-path
- https://www.wondershare.com/
Affected products (1)
- cpe:2.3:a:wondershare:dr.fone:12.0.18:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
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