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8.5

Splashtop Software Updater Service allows local code execution

CVE-2022-50693 · published 9 months ago
Summary

The Splashtop Software Updater Service in version 8.71.12001.0 does not properly secure its installation path, which could allow an attacker with local access to inject malicious code and gain unauthorized access to the system. This is a serious issue, as it can lead to data theft or system compromise. To mitigate this risk, update to a patched version of the Splashtop software as soon as possible.

Original advisory text
Splashtop 8.71.12001.0 contains an unquoted service path vulnerability in the Splashtop Software Updater Service that allows local attackers to potentially execute arbitrary code. Attackers can exp...
Splashtop 8.71.12001.0 contains an unquoted service path vulnerability in the Splashtop Software Updater Service that allows local attackers to potentially execute arbitrary code. Attackers can exploit the unquoted path in C:\Program Files (x86)\Splashtop\Splashtop Software Updater\ to inject malicious executables and escalate privileges.
References
Fix within
Internet-facing 14 days
Internal At next upgrade
  • Not known to be exploited
  • Needs hands-on effort to exploit
  • Gives an attacker full control
Severity
8.5 High
Exploitation
<1% chance of attack within 30 days
Type
CWE-428Unquoted Search Path or Element
Timeline
Published13 Jan 2026
Updated4 Nov 2026
First seen7 Mar 2026
Sources
CVE-2022-50693 · NVD
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