CVE-2022-36414

Description

There is an elevation of privilege breakout vulnerability in the Windows EXE installer in Scooter Beyond Compare 4.2.0 through 4.4.2 before 4.4.3. Affected versions allow a logged-in user to run applications with elevated privileges via the Clipboard Compare tray app after installation.

6.7

CVSS

Severity: Medium

CVSS 3.1 •

EPSS 0.06%

Vendor Advisory scootersoftware.com

Affected: n/a n/a

References

Link	Tags
https://www.scootersoftware.com/support.php?zz=kb_security_2022-01	vendor advisory

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2022-36414?: CVE-2022-36414 has been scored as a medium severity vulnerability.
How to fix CVE-2022-36414?: To fix CVE-2022-36414, make sure you are using an up-to-date version of the affected component(s) by checking the vendor release notes. As for now, there are no other specific guidelines available.
Is CVE-2022-36414 being actively exploited in the wild?: As for now, there are no information to confirm that CVE-2022-36414 is being actively exploited. According to its EPSS score, there is a ~0% probability that this vulnerability will be exploited by malicious actors in the next 30 days.

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