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CVE-2022-50938

8.4 HIGHEPSS 0.21%
  1. Published13 Jan 2026

Description

CONTPAQi AdminPAQ 14.0.0 contains an unquoted service path vulnerability in the AppKeyLicenseServer service running with LocalSystem privileges. Attackers can exploit the unquoted path to inject malicious code in the service binary path, potentially executing arbitrary code with elevated system privileges during service startup.

CVSS 3.1 breakdown

Attack vectorLocal
Attack complexityLow
Privileges requiredNone
User interactionNone
ScopeUnchanged
ConfidentialityHigh
IntegrityHigh
AvailabilityHigh
CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H

Remediation

No fixed version is recorded in the NVD data. Check the vendor advisory for the latest guidance.

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Frequently asked

Is CVE-2022-50938 being actively exploited?

CVE-2022-50938 is not in the CISA KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit probability is 0.21%.

How severe is CVE-2022-50938?

CVE-2022-50938 has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 8.4, rated high. EPSS estimates a 0.21% probability of exploitation.

How do I fix CVE-2022-50938?

Apply the vendor's patch or advisory guidance, then verify no affected versions remain across your devices.

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Data from the NVD, CISA KEV catalog and FIRST EPSS. CVSS 3.1 base score shown where available.