CVE-2022-36670: PCProtect Endpoint prior to v5.17.470 for Microsoft Windows lacks tamper protection, allowing authenticated at

Q: How do I fix CVE-2022-36670?

endpoint: upgrade to 5.17.470. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Q: Is CVE-2022-36670 being exploited?

CVE-2022-36670 is not on the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities list at the time of the last update. Check again, as this can change.

Q: What does CVE-2022-36670 affect?

CVE-2022-36670 affects endpoint. Severity is medium (CVSS 6.7). 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 e

Q: How urgent is CVE-2022-36670?

Priority 40/100. Public exploit reference; On your watchlist

This month

MEDIUM 6.7WATCHLISTUPGRADE

CVE-2022-36670 is a medium-severity flaw (CVSS 6.7) affecting endpoint. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

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.

Why this priority

Public exploit reference
On your watchlist

A fixed release or distro patch exists.

Risk facts

CVSS score	6.7 (Medium)
Attack vector	Local
Attack complexity	Low
Privileges needed	High
User interaction	None
EPSS exploit chance	0.3% (top 75%)
CISA exploited list	No
Weakness	CWE-732
Published	2022-09-06
Last modified	2026-06-17

Publisher (CNA): MITRE · Vendor: pcprotect

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

Am I affected?

Timeline

2022-09-06 19:15 UTCPublished CVE record published
2026-06-17 04:53 UTCUpdated Record last modified

pcprotect endpoint UPGRADE

Affected: < 5.17.470

Fixed in: 5.17.470

Safe to downgrade to: no unaffected older release

1. Check installed version

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

2. UPGRADE to 5.17.470 (Debian / Ubuntu)

sudo apt update && sudo apt install --only-upgrade endpoint

2. UPGRADE (RHEL / Amazon Linux / Fedora)

sudo dnf upgrade endpoint

Note

Distros often backport fixes without changing the version number. Confirm with the distro advisory or changelog.

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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-2022-36670?

endpoint: upgrade to 5.17.470. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Is CVE-2022-36670 being exploited?

CVE-2022-36670 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-2022-36670 affect?

CVE-2022-36670 affects endpoint. Severity is medium (CVSS 6.7). 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 e

How urgent is CVE-2022-36670?

Priority 40/100. Public exploit reference; On your watchlist

Software pages

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