CVE-2022-50903: Wondershare MobileTrans 3.5.9 contains an unquoted service path vulnerability in the ElevationService that all

Routine

HIGH 8.4DOWNGRADE

CVE-2022-50903 is a high-severity flaw (CVSS 8.4) affecting mobiletrans. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

Wondershare MobileTrans 3.5.9 contains an unquoted service path vulnerability in the ElevationService that allows local users to potentially execute code with elevated system privileges. Attackers can exploit the unquoted path by placing malicious executables in specific filesystem locations 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	0.3% (top 81%)
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 mobiletrans DOWNGRADE

Affected: 3.5.9

Fixed in: no fixed release known

Safe to downgrade to: a release before 3.5.9

1. Check installed version

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

2. No fixed release: DOWNGRADE to a release before 3.5.9 (Debian / Ubuntu)

apt-cache madison mobiletrans sudo apt install mobiletrans=<VERSION_BEFORE_3.5.9> sudo apt-mark hold mobiletrans

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

dnf --showduplicates list mobiletrans sudo dnf downgrade mobiletrans-<VERSION_BEFORE_3.5.9> sudo dnf versionlock add mobiletrans

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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Quick answers

How do I fix CVE-2022-50903?

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

Is CVE-2022-50903 being exploited?

CVE-2022-50903 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-2022-50903 affect?

CVE-2022-50903 affects mobiletrans. Severity is high (CVSS 8.4). Wondershare MobileTrans 3.5.9 contains an unquoted service path vulnerability in the ElevationService that allows local users to potentially execute code with elevated system privileges. Attackers can exploit the unquoted path by placing ma

How urgent is CVE-2022-50903?

Priority 39/100. High severity; Public exploit reference

References

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