Disclosure summary
Malwarebytes 4.5 contains an unquoted service path vulnerability in the MBAMService executable that allows local attackers to escalate privileges by injecting malicious code into the system root path. Attackers can place executable files in unquoted path directories that execute with LocalSystem privileges during service startup or system reboot.
Source-reported weakness categories
CWE-428
Source-specific records & product guidance
Sources retain their own attribution and scoring. Follow the original record to confirm affected versions, fixed releases, and configuration conditions.
NIST National Vulnerability Database · NVD-CVE-2022-50971
Open original source · Updated Oct 06, 2026
Only CPE matches marked vulnerable=true are indexed. AND/OR platform conditions must be checked in the original NVD record.
| Vendor | Product / association | Version / bounds |
|---|---|---|
| malwarebytes | malwarebytes | * {"versionEndIncluding":"4.5.0"} |
Original records & references
- NIST NVD record
- CVE Program record
- www.exploit-db.com — VDB Entry, Exploit
- www.malwarebytes.com — Product
- www.malwarebytes.com — Product
- www.vulncheck.com — Third Party Advisory
PUBLISHED 2026-06-19T11:16:34-04:00
MODIFIED 2026-10-06T18:10:00-04:00
INGESTED 2026-10-10T20:25:11-04:00