# CVE-2022-23742

## Summary

- **CVE ID:** CVE-2022-23742
- **Severity:** HIGH
- **CVSS Score:** 7.8 (CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H)
- **CWE:** CWE-65
- **Published:** May 12, 2022
- **Last Modified:** Jun 2, 2026

## Description

Check Point Endpoint Security Client for Windows versions earlier than E86.40 copy files for forensics reports from a directory with low privileges. An attacker can replace those files with malicious or linked content, such as exploiting CVE-2020-0896 on unpatched systems or using symbolic links.

## Affected Products

- n/a — Check Point Endpoint Security Client for Windows (before E86.40)

## References

- [CNA](https://supportcontent.checkpoint.com/solutions?id=sk178665%2C)
- [CNA](https://supportcontent.checkpoint.com/solutions?id=sk179132)

## Exploitation Prediction (EPSS)

- **EPSS Score:** 0.09%
- **EPSS Percentile:** 25.7

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_Exported from OnDuty AI Vulnerability Intelligence on 2026-09-10._