Security readout for executives and security teams
Plain-English summary
A Splashtop updater service was registered with an unsafe Windows service path. Someone who already has local access could potentially place a malicious executable in the path and gain higher privileges. This is a post-compromise escalation issue, not a remote internet-entry vulnerability based on the provided sources.
Executive priority
Treat as high priority for managed endpoints using Splashtop, especially support workstations or shared systems. It does not appear remotely exploitable from the provided evidence, but it can materially increase attacker impact after local access.
Technical view
CVE-2022-50693 is CWE-428 in Splashtop 8.71.12001.0. The Splashtop Software Updater Service uses an unquoted path under C:\Program Files (x86)\Splashtop\Splashtop Software Updater\. With local low-privileged access, an attacker may cause Windows service execution to run attacker-controlled code with elevated service privileges.
Likely exposure
Exposure is likely limited to Windows systems running the affected Splashtop 8.71.12001.0 updater service. The source bundle does not prove broader Splashtop product or version impact. Systems where non-administrative users can access affected endpoints are the practical concern.
Exploitation context
ExploitDB is listed as an exploit reference, so public exploit information exists. The CVE is not marked in KEV, and the provided sources do not state active exploitation. The vulnerability requires local access and low privileges, making it most relevant after initial compromise or insider access.
Researcher notes
The record gives a specific version and path, but the affected product metadata is sparse and lists version "0". Validate exact product naming and fixed-version status from Splashtop before broad claims. Avoid assuming active exploitation without KEV or another cited source.
Mitigation direction
- Check Splashtop guidance for a fixed version or official workaround.
- Upgrade or remove affected Splashtop installations where vendor guidance confirms remediation.
- Prioritize endpoints where Splashtop runs with elevated service privileges.
- Review local write permissions around the affected installation path.
- Limit local user access on systems running the vulnerable updater service.
Validation and detection
- Inventory Windows hosts for Splashtop 8.71.12001.0.
- Confirm whether the Splashtop Software Updater Service is installed.
- Review service configuration for an unquoted executable path.
- Check whether unprivileged users can write in relevant path locations.
- Document whether remediation follows Splashtop or VulnCheck guidance.
Public sources used
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Open ATT&CK lookup- Severity
- High
- CVSS
- 8.5 (4.0)
- Known Exploited
- No
- Published
Vector: CVSS:4.0/AV:L/AC:L/AT:N/PR:L/UI:N/VC:H/VI:H/VA:H/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N
CNA and ADP enrichment extracted from CVE v5
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SSVC decision data
CVSS vector scores
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CVSS:4.0/AV:L/AC:L/AT:N/PR:L/UI:N/VC:H/VI:H/VA:H/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N——VulnCheckCVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H2.55.9VulnCheckVulnerability scoring details
Base CVSS 4.0 score
8.5HighVector: CVSS:4.0/AV:L/AC:L/AT:N/PR:L/UI:N/VC:H/VI:H/VA:H/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N
Base CVSS 3.1 score
8.4HighVector: CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
Vulnerability timeline
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- CVE reservedCVE Program
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- CVE publishedCVE Program
The CVE record was published.
- CVE updatedCVE Program
The CVE record metadata indicates this as the latest update time.
ADP provider summaries
Source materials
- CVE List V5 sourceCVE List V5
- ExploitDB-51182CVE reference, VulnCheck · exploit
- Splashtop Official HomepageCVE reference, VulnCheck · product
- VulnCheck Advisory: Splashtop 8.71.12001.0 - Unquoted Service PathCVE reference, VulnCheck · third-party-advisory
Products and packages named in the record
CWE details
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Unquoted Search Path or Element
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