# CVE-2022-50971

## Summary

- **CVE ID:** CVE-2022-50971
- **Severity:** HIGH
- **CVSS Score:** 8.5 (CVSS:4.0/AV:L/AC:L/AT:N/PR:L/UI:N/VC:H/VI:H/VA:H/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N)
- **CWE:** CWE-428
- **Published:** Jun 19, 2026
- **Last Modified:** Jul 15, 2026

## Description

Malwarebytes 4.5 contains an unquoted service path vulnerability in the MBAMService executable that allows local attackers to escalate privileges by injecting malicious code into the system root path. Attackers can place executable files in unquoted path directories that execute with LocalSystem privileges during service startup or system reboot.

## Affected Products

- Malwarebytes — Malwarebytes (4.5.0)

## References

- [CNA](https://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/50806)
- [CNA](https://www.malwarebytes.com/)
- [CNA](https://www.malwarebytes.com/mwb-download/)
- [CNA](https://www.vulncheck.com/advisories/malwarebytes-unquoted-service-path-privilege-escalation)

## Exploitation Prediction (EPSS)

- **EPSS Score:** 0.22%
- **EPSS Percentile:** 13.0

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