Is CVE-2022-1824 actively exploited?

No active exploitation of CVE-2022-1824 has been confirmed so far. Continue monitoring, as exploit status can change.

Can CVE-2022-1824 be exploited remotely?

No. CVE-2022-1824 requires local access to exploit.

What is the CVSS score of CVE-2022-1824?

CVE-2022-1824 has a CVSS score of 8.2 (HIGH).

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HIGH

CVE-2022-1824

CWE-427Published: June 20, 2022· Updated: Jun 17, 2026

8.2

CVSS v3.1

Official Description

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.

NVD Source

Technical Analysis

CVE-2022-1824 requires local access, meaning attackers must already have a foothold on the target system.

Exploitation requires low 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 8.2.

The vulnerability has a "Changed" scope, meaning successful exploitation can impact components beyond the vulnerable component itself — such as the host operating system or adjacent services.