Unquoted Service Path Vulnerability in EaseUS Data Recovery by EaseUS
CVE-2022-50914

8.5HIGH

Key Information:

Vendor

Easeus

Status
Easeus Data Recovery
Vendor
CVE Published:
13 January 2026

Badges

👾 Exploit Exists🟡 Public PoC

What is CVE-2022-50914?

EaseUS Data Recovery version 15.1.0.0 is susceptible to an unquoted service path vulnerability within its UPDATE SERVICE executable. An attacker can exploit this flaw by placing a malicious executable in a path containing spaces, which may lead the system to execute the malicious code with LocalSystem privileges, potentially compromising the system's integrity and confidentiality.

Affected Version(s)

EaseUS Data Recovery 15.1.0.0

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-2022-50914 - Proof of Concept

References

https://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/50886
exploit
https://www.easeus.com/
product
https://www.vulncheck.com/advisories/easeus-data-recovery...
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

bios
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