Is CVE-2022-0129 actively exploited?

No active exploitation of CVE-2022-0129 has been confirmed so far. Continue monitoring, as exploit status can change.

Can CVE-2022-0129 be exploited remotely?

No. CVE-2022-0129 requires local access to exploit.

What is the CVSS score of CVE-2022-0129?

CVE-2022-0129 has a CVSS score of 6.7 (MEDIUM).

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CVE-2022-0129

CWE-427Published: January 11, 2022· Updated: Jun 17, 2026

6.7

CVSS v3.1

Official Description

Uncontrolled search path element vulnerability in McAfee TechCheck prior to 4.0.0.2 allows a local administrator to load their own Dynamic Link Library (DLL) gaining elevation of privileges to system user. This was achieved through placing the malicious DLL in the same directory that the process was run from.

NVD Source

Technical Analysis

CVE-2022-0129 requires local access, meaning attackers must already have a foothold on the target system.

Exploitation requires high privileges, which limits the exposure to scenarios where an attacker has already gained initial access.

A successful exploit results in complete confidentiality breach (data exposure), full integrity compromise (data manipulation), availability disruption (denial of service), with a CVSS base score of 6.7.