CVE-2022-50902
CVE-2022-50902 is a high-severity vulnerability 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-91.
Key facts
- Severity: High (CVSS 3.x base score 8.4)
- CVSS v4: 8.5
- EPSS exploit prediction: 0% (5th percentile)
- Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
- EU (EUVD) id: EUVD-2026-2631
- Weakness: CWE-91
- Published:
- Last modified:
Description
Wondershare FamiSafe 1.0 contains an unquoted service path vulnerability in the FSService that allows local users to potentially execute code with elevated privileges. Attackers can exploit the unquoted path in C:\Program Files (x86)\Wondershare\FamiSafe\ to inject malicious code that would run with LocalSystem permissions during service startup.
Frequently asked questions
- What is CVE-2022-50902?
- Wondershare FamiSafe 1.0 contains an unquoted service path vulnerability in the FSService that allows local users to potentially execute code with elevated privileges. Attackers can exploit the unquoted path in C:\Program Files (x86)\Wondershare\FamiSafe\ to inject malicious code that would run with LocalSystem permissions during service startup.
- How severe is CVE-2022-50902?
- CVE-2022-50902 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-2022-50902 being actively exploited?
- It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (5th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
- How do I fix CVE-2022-50902?
- 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-2022-50902 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?
- Yes. CVE-2022-50902 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2026-2631.
- When was CVE-2022-50902 published?
- CVE-2022-50902 was published on 2026-01-13 and last updated on 2026-06-17.
References
- https://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/50757
- https://www.vulncheck.com/advisories/wondershare-famisafe-fsservice-unquoted-service-path
- https://www.wondershare.com/
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