CVE-2022-50921
High
Description
WOW21 5.0.1.9 contains an unquoted service path vulnerability that allows local attackers to potentially execute arbitrary code with elevated system privileges. Attackers can exploit the unquoted binary path to inject malicious executables that will be launched with LocalSystem permissions during service startup.
SeverityHigh
CVSS7.8
Exploit probability—
ProductWow21
PublishedJan 13, 2026
First seenJan 13, 2026
Weakness typeCWE-428CWE-428
How to fix
Sources list no fixed version or patch link for this vulnerability.
Affected products
| Product | Affected versions | Fixed in |
|---|---|---|
| wow21 wow21 | 5.0.1.9 | — |
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