CVE-2022-50929

Connectify Hotspot 2018 contains an unquoted service path vulnerability in its ConnectifyService executable that allows local attackers to potentially execute arbitrary code. Attackers can exploit the unquoted path in 'C:\Program Files (x86)\Connectify\ConnectifyService.exe' to inject malicious executables and escalate privileges.

CVSS v3 8.4 HIGH

8.4^/10

CVSS v3 : HIGH

Vector :

Exploitability : 2.5 / Impact : 5.9

Attack Vector LOCAL

Attack Complexity LOW

Privileges Required NONE

User Interaction NONE

Confidentiality Impact HIGH

Integrity Impact HIGH

Availability Impact HIGH

Scope UNCHANGED

References

Link	Resource
https://www.connectify.me/
https://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/50764
https://www.vulncheck.com/advisories/connectify-hotspot-connectifyservice-unquoted-service-path

Configurations

No configuration.

History

No history.

Information

Published : 2026-01-13 23:15

Updated : 2026-01-14 16:25

NVD link : CVE-2022-50929

Mitre link : CVE-2022-50929

CVE.ORG link : CVE-2022-50929

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Products Affected

No product.

CWE

CWE-428

Unquoted Search Path or Element

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