Unrated severityOSV Advisory· Published Jan 13, 2026· Updated Apr 7, 2026
ProtonVPN 1.26.0 - Unquoted Service Path
CVE-2022-50917
Description
ProtonVPN 1.26.0 contains an unquoted service path vulnerability in its WireGuard service configuration that allows local attackers to potentially execute arbitrary code. Attackers can exploit the unquoted path by placing malicious executables in specific file system locations to gain elevated privileges during service startup.
Affected products
1Patches
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References
3- www.exploit-db.com/exploits/50837mitreexploit
- www.vulncheck.com/advisories/protonvpn-unquoted-service-pathmitrethird-party-advisory
- protonvpn.commitreproduct
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