CVE-2022-1824

What it is

An uncontrolled search path vulnerability in McAfee Consumer Product Removal Tool prior to version 10.4.128 could allow a local attacker to perform a sideloading attack by using a specific file name. This could result in the user gaining elevated permissions and being able to execute arbitrary code as there were insufficient checks on the executable being signed by McAfee.

At a glance

Exploitability

Can be exploited locally on the machine with a low-privilege account, but needs a user to act. High risk of data tampering, service disruption.

Exploit odds

0.4% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days (EPSS).

Fix

A patch, advisory or fixed version is referenced. Upgrade or apply it.

Timeline

1. 2022-06-20 11:15 UTC PublishedDisclosed publicly on CVE.org and NVD
2. 2026-06-17 04:23 UTC Last updatedMost recent change to the record

Why it ranks here

• Exploited in the wild: no, CISA does not list it.
• Exploit odds: 0.4% in the next 30 days (EPSS).
• Severity: 7.9 HIGH (CVSS).
• Fix: a patch or advisory is linked.

Details

Published

2022-06-20 11:15 UTC

Last modified

2026-06-17 04:23 UTC

Exploit probability

0.4% · EPSS, next 30 days

Weakness

CWE-427

Record status

Modified

Affected

• Mcafee Consumer Product Removal Tool < 10.4.128

Attack profile CVSS 3.1 · 7.9

Attack vector

Local

Complexity

Low

Privileges needed

Low

User interaction

Required

Scope

Changed

Confidentiality

None

Integrity

High

Availability

High

Is it in your code?

Hand this to your coding agent. It searches your project for the affected products and checks versions. Nothing leaves your machine.

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