CVE-2022-50900: Wondershare Dr.Fone 12.0.18 contains an unquoted service path vulnerability that allows local users to execute

Routine

HIGH 8.4DOWNGRADE

CVE-2022-50900 is a high-severity flaw (CVSS 8.4) affecting dr.fone. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

Wondershare Dr.Fone 12.0.18 contains an unquoted service path vulnerability that allows local users to execute arbitrary code with elevated system privileges. Attackers can exploit the misconfigured service path to insert malicious code that will be executed with LocalSystem permissions during service startup.

Why this priority

High severity
Public exploit reference

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

Risk facts

CVSS score	8.4 (High)
Attack vector	Local
Attack complexity	Low
Privileges needed	None
User interaction	None
EPSS exploit chance	0.2% (top 85%)
CISA exploited list	No
Weakness	CWE-428
Published	2026-01-13
Last modified	2026-06-17

Publisher (CNA): VulnCheck · Vendor: wondershare

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

Am I affected?

Timeline

2026-01-13 23:15 UTCPublished CVE record published
2026-06-17 05:24 UTCUpdated Record last modified

wondershare dr.fone DOWNGRADE

Affected: 12.0.18

Fixed in: no fixed release known

Safe to downgrade to: a release before 12.0.18

1. Check installed version

apt-cache policy dr.fone || rpm -q dr.fone || dr.fone --version

2. No fixed release: DOWNGRADE to a release before 12.0.18 (Debian / Ubuntu)

apt-cache madison dr.fone sudo apt install dr.fone=<VERSION_BEFORE_12.0.18> sudo apt-mark hold dr.fone

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

dnf --showduplicates list dr.fone sudo dnf downgrade dr.fone-<VERSION_BEFORE_12.0.18> sudo dnf versionlock add dr.fone

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-2022-50900?

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

Is CVE-2022-50900 being exploited?

CVE-2022-50900 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-2022-50900 affect?

CVE-2022-50900 affects dr.fone. Severity is high (CVSS 8.4). Wondershare Dr.Fone 12.0.18 contains an unquoted service path vulnerability that allows local users to execute arbitrary code with elevated system privileges. Attackers can exploit the misconfigured service path to insert malicious code tha

How urgent is CVE-2022-50900?

Priority 38/100. High severity; Public exploit reference

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