Vulnerability Intelligence Report
CVE-2022-23742
Check Point Endpoint Security Client for Windows versions earlier than E86.40 copy files for forensics reports from a directory with low privileges. An attacker can replace those files with malicious or linked content, such as exploiting CVE-2020-0896 on unpatched systems or using symbolic links.
No Active Exploit Signals
CVSS Base Score
7.8
HIGH
Exploitability:1.9
Impact Score:5.9
EPSS Probability:4.08%
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Attack Surface
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Authentication
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Weaponization
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SSVC Action
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Weaknesses (CWE)
CWE-65 ↗CWE-65: Windows Hard Link
Affected Products & Versions
| Vendor | Product | Affected Versions |
|---|---|---|
| checkpoint | endpoint_security | all |
| microsoft | windows | all |
References & Technical Advisories
No reference links found.
Threat Intelligence Signals
EPSS Score
4.076%
GitHub Advisory
Identity & Timeline
| Status | PUBLISHED |
| Assigning Authority | Check Point Software Ltd. · Vendor · Israel |
| Reserved | 2022-01-19T00:00:00 |
| Published | 2022-05-12T19:23:18 |
| Last Updated | 2026-06-02T13:48:35 |
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