CVE-2022-31464: Insecure permissions configuration in Adaware Protect v1.2.439.4251 allows attackers to escalate privileges vi

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HIGH 7.8DOWNGRADE

CVE-2022-31464 is a high-severity flaw (CVSS 7.8) affecting protect. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

Insecure permissions configuration in Adaware Protect v1.2.439.4251 allows attackers to escalate privileges via changing the service binary path.

Why this priority

High severity
Public exploit reference

No fix is published yet: follow the downgrade or mitigation steps.

Risk facts

CVSS score	7.8 (High)
Attack vector	Local
Attack complexity	Low
Privileges needed	Low
User interaction	None
EPSS exploit chance	0.4% (top 70%)
CISA exploited list	No
Weakness	CWE-732
Published	2022-06-16
Last modified	2026-06-17

Publisher (CNA): MITRE · Vendor: adaware

Last updated 2026-06-17 · Sources: CVE Program, NVD, CISA KEV, EPSS and vendor advisories · How we score

Am I affected?

Timeline

2022-06-16 19:15 UTCPublished CVE record published
2026-06-17 04:45 UTCUpdated Record last modified

adaware protect DOWNGRADE

Affected: 1.2.439.4251

Fixed in: no fixed release known

Safe to downgrade to: a release before 1.2.439.4251

1. Check installed version

apt-cache policy protect || rpm -q protect || protect --version

2. No fixed release: DOWNGRADE to a release before 1.2.439.4251 (Debian / Ubuntu)

apt-cache madison protect sudo apt install protect=<VERSION_BEFORE_1.2.439.4251> sudo apt-mark hold protect

2. No fixed release: DOWNGRADE (RHEL / Amazon Linux / Fedora)

dnf --showduplicates list protect sudo dnf downgrade protect-<VERSION_BEFORE_1.2.439.4251> sudo dnf versionlock add protect

Downgrade risk

Downgrading can break dependent software and may reopen older bugs. Read the distro advisory first and test on a non-production host.

After downgrade

Restart the service, and keep the package held until a fixed release ships.

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Scores and fixes here are computed automatically from those and other public sources. Confirm with the vendor advisory before changing production systems.

Quick answers

How do I fix CVE-2022-31464?

protect: downgrade or apply the listed mitigation. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Is CVE-2022-31464 being exploited?

CVE-2022-31464 is not on the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities list at the time of the last update. Check again, as this can change.

What does CVE-2022-31464 affect?

CVE-2022-31464 affects protect. Severity is high (CVSS 7.8). Insecure permissions configuration in Adaware Protect v1.2.439.4251 allows attackers to escalate privileges via changing the service binary path.

How urgent is CVE-2022-31464?

Priority 40/100. High severity; Public exploit reference

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