ProtonVPN v4.4.1 - Unquoted Service Path
ProtonVPN v4.4.1 - Unquoted Service Path
AI Analysis
Technical Summary
The vulnerability in ProtonVPN v4.4.1 is an unquoted service path issue. When a Windows service path includes spaces but is not enclosed in quotes, the operating system may execute unintended programs if they are placed in certain directories along the path. This can lead to local privilege escalation by allowing an attacker with local access to execute arbitrary code with elevated privileges. The vulnerability affects the specific version 4.4.1 of ProtonVPN on Windows 10 Pro x64.
Potential Impact
An attacker with local access to a system running ProtonVPN v4.4.1 on Windows 10 Pro x64 could exploit the unquoted service path vulnerability to execute arbitrary code with elevated privileges. This could compromise system integrity and security. There are no known exploits in the wild at this time.
Mitigation Recommendations
No patch or official fix information is provided for this vulnerability. Patch status is not yet confirmed — check the vendor advisory for current remediation guidance. As a general mitigation, users should verify service paths and ensure they are properly quoted or apply any vendor updates once available.
ProtonVPN v4.4.1 - Unquoted Service Path
Description
ProtonVPN v4.4.1 - Unquoted Service Path
Affected software
AI-Powered Analysis
Machine-generated threat intelligence
Technical Analysis
The vulnerability in ProtonVPN v4.4.1 is an unquoted service path issue. When a Windows service path includes spaces but is not enclosed in quotes, the operating system may execute unintended programs if they are placed in certain directories along the path. This can lead to local privilege escalation by allowing an attacker with local access to execute arbitrary code with elevated privileges. The vulnerability affects the specific version 4.4.1 of ProtonVPN on Windows 10 Pro x64.
Potential Impact
An attacker with local access to a system running ProtonVPN v4.4.1 on Windows 10 Pro x64 could exploit the unquoted service path vulnerability to execute arbitrary code with elevated privileges. This could compromise system integrity and security. There are no known exploits in the wild at this time.
Mitigation Recommendations
No patch or official fix information is provided for this vulnerability. Patch status is not yet confirmed — check the vendor advisory for current remediation guidance. As a general mitigation, users should verify service paths and ensure they are properly quoted or apply any vendor updates once available.
Technical Details
- Classification
- {"classifier":"ai","confidence":0.5}
Threat ID: 6a4e6974c9d9e3dbe35243d0
Added to database: 07/08/2026, 15:15:00 UTC
Last enriched: 08/11/2026, 21:09:29 UTC
Last updated: 08/21/2026, 17:27:02 UTC
Views: 94
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