CVE-2022-36670

low-risk
Published 2022-09-06

PCProtect Endpoint prior to v5.17.470 for Microsoft Windows lacks tamper protection, allowing authenticated attackers with Administrator privileges to modify processes within the application and escalate privileges to SYSTEM via a crafted executable.

Do I need to act?

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0.05% chance of exploitation
EPSS score — low exploit probability
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Not on CISA KEV list
No confirmed active exploitation reported to CISA
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Patch status unknown
Check vendor advisories for fix availability and mitigation guidance
6
CVSS 6.7/10 Medium
LOCAL / LOW complexity

Affected Products (1)

Endpoint

Affected Vendors

Pcprotect

References (2)

Exploit https://mrvar0x.com/2022/07/21/pcprotect-endpoint-tampering-exploit/
Exploit https://mrvar0x.com/2022/07/21/pcprotect-endpoint-tampering-exploit/
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/ 100
low-risk
Severity 21/34 · High
Exploitability 0/34 · Minimal
Exposure 5/34 · Minimal