CVE-2022-25294

Severity: high (CVSS 7.8 v3.1)
Exploited in the wild: not listed in CISA KEV
EPSS: 0.3% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days
Public exploit or detection template: none known
Published: 2022-03-10 · updated 2026-06-17

Description

Proofpoint Insider Threat Management Agent for Windows relies on an inherently dangerous function that could enable an unprivileged local Windows user to run arbitrary code with SYSTEM privileges. All versions prior to 7.12.1 are affected. Agents for MacOS and Linux and Cloud are unaffected. Proofpoint has released fixed software version 7.12.1. The fixed software versions are available through the customer support portal.

Affected products

Proofpoint Insider Threat Management: before 7.12.1 — fixed in 7.12.1

How to fix

Upgrade to a fixed version: Proofpoint Insider Threat Management 7.12.1. Check the vendor advisory for mitigations.

References

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