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Plain-English summary
CVE-2022-50928 is a local privilege-escalation issue in IVT Corp BlueSoleilCS 5.4.277 on Windows. A low-privileged user with local access could abuse an unquoted service path to run code with higher privileges. This is most urgent where BlueSoleil is installed on shared, kiosk, or user-accessible systems.
Executive priority
Treat as high priority if BlueSoleilCS 5.4.277 exists in the environment, especially on systems used by many users. The issue requires local access, but successful exploitation could turn a basic user foothold into full control of the affected Windows host.
Technical view
The vulnerability is CWE-428: an unquoted Windows service executable path for BlueSoleilCS.exe under Program Files. The CVE record describes arbitrary code execution and privilege escalation by local attackers. CVSS v4.0 is 8.5 with local attack vector, low complexity, low privileges required, and high impact to vulnerable system confidentiality, integrity, and availability.
Likely exposure
Exposure appears limited to Windows hosts running IVT Corp Bluetooth Application BlueSoleilCS version 5.4.277. The sources do not identify other affected versions or platforms. Internet exposure is not the main concern; local authenticated access is required.
Exploitation context
Exploit-DB is listed as a public exploit reference, so proof-of-concept or exploit information is publicly available. The source bundle does not show CISA KEV listing or confirmed active exploitation in the wild.
Researcher notes
The evidence identifies one affected product/version and a classic unquoted service path condition. Public exploit reference exists, but active exploitation is not established. No official patch or fixed version is named in the provided sources, so remediation should be validated against vendor or trusted advisory updates.
Mitigation direction
- Inventory Windows systems for BlueSoleilCS 5.4.277 installations.
- Check vendor or trusted advisory sources for an updated installer or official remediation.
- Restrict local interactive access on affected systems until remediated.
- Remove BlueSoleilCS where Bluetooth management is not business-required.
- Apply standard Windows service hardening according to organizational policy and vendor guidance.
Validation and detection
- Confirm whether BlueSoleilCS 5.4.277 is installed on Windows endpoints.
- Review the BlueSoleilCS Windows service configuration for an unquoted executable path.
- Verify service permissions and local user write access along the path.
- Prioritize shared workstations, kiosks, labs, and systems with untrusted local users.
- Document remediation status and recheck service configuration after changes.
Public sources used
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- 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
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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——Primary CVE scoreVulnerability 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
Source materials
- CVE List V5 sourceCVE List V5
- ExploitDB-50761CVE reference · exploit
- Archived IVT Corporation WebsiteCVE reference · product
- VulnCheck Advisory: Bluetooth Application 5.4.277 - 'BlueSoleilCS' Unquoted Service PathCVE reference · third-party-advisory
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Unquoted Search Path or Element
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