How severe is CVE-2022-50901?

CVE-2022-50901 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-2022-50901 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (13th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2022-50901?

CVE-2022-50901 affects Wondershare Dr.fone. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2022-50901?

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-2022-50901 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?

Yes. CVE-2022-50901 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2026-2636.

When was CVE-2022-50901 published?

CVE-2022-50901 was published on 2026-01-13 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2022-50901

CVE-2022-50901 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% (13th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
EU (EUVD) id: EUVD-2026-2636
Weakness: CWE-428
Affected product: Wondershare Dr.fone
Published: 2026-01-13
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

Wondershare Dr.Fone 11.4.9 contains an unquoted service path vulnerability in the DFWSIDService that allows local users to potentially execute arbitrary code. Attackers can exploit the unquoted path in C:\Program Files (x86)\Wondershare\Wondershare Dr.Fone\ to inject malicious executables that would run with LocalSystem privileges.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2022-50901?: Wondershare Dr.Fone 11.4.9 contains an unquoted service path vulnerability in the DFWSIDService that allows local users to potentially execute arbitrary code. Attackers can exploit the unquoted path in C:\Program Files (x86)\Wondershare\Wondershare Dr.Fone\ to inject malicious executables that would run with LocalSystem privileges.
How severe is CVE-2022-50901?: CVE-2022-50901 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-2022-50901 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (13th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2022-50901?: CVE-2022-50901 affects Wondershare Dr.fone. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2022-50901?: 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-2022-50901 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?: Yes. CVE-2022-50901 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2026-2636.
When was CVE-2022-50901 published?: CVE-2022-50901 was published on 2026-01-13 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:a:wondershare:dr.fone:11.4.9:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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