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CVE-2022-50971

HIGH CVSS: 7.8 Published: 2026-06-19 Modified: 2026-06-26

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 Platforms

Malwarebytes Malwarebytes

Weakness Type

CWE-428

References