Unquoted Service Path Vulnerability in Splashtop Software Updater
CVE-2022-50693

8.5HIGH

Key Information:

Vendor

Splashtop

Status
Splashtop
Vendor
CVE Published:
13 January 2026

Badges

👾 Exploit Exists🟡 Public PoC

What is CVE-2022-50693?

The Splashtop Software Updater Service in version 8.71.12001.0 contains an unquoted service path vulnerability. This flaw allows local attackers to exploit the unquoted path located in C:\Program Files (x86)\Splashtop\Splashtop Software Updater, enabling them to inject malicious executables and potentially escalate their privileges within the system.

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Affected Version(s)

Splashtop 0 <= 8.71.12001.0

Exploit Proof of Concept (PoC)

PoC code is written by security researchers to demonstrate the vulnerability can be exploited. PoC code is also a key component for weaponization which could lead to ransomware.

CVE-2022-50693 - Proof of Concept

References

https://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/51182
exploit
https://www.splashtop.com
product
https://www.vulncheck.com/advisories/splashtop-unquoted-s...
third-party-advisory

CVSS V4

Score:
8.5
Severity:
HIGH
Confidentiality:
High
Integrity:
High
Availability:
High
Attack Vector:
Local
Attack Complexity:
Low
Attack Required:
None
Privileges Required:
Undefined
User Interaction:
None

Timeline

  • 🟡

    Public PoC available

  • 👾

    Exploit known to exist

  • Vulnerability published

  • Vulnerability Reserved

Credit

A.I. hernandez
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