📄 Description (English)
Sandboxie-Plus 5.50.2 contains an unquoted service path vulnerability in the SbieSvc Windows service that allows local attackers to potentially execute arbitrary code. Attackers can exploit the unquoted binary path to inject malicious executables that will be run with LocalSystem privileges during service startup.
🤖 AI Executive Summary
CVE-2022-50920 is a critical privilege escalation vulnerability in Sandboxie-Plus 5.50.2 affecting the SbieSvc Windows service through an unquoted service path. Local attackers can inject malicious executables that execute with LocalSystem privileges, potentially compromising entire systems. While no public exploit exists, the vulnerability is trivial to exploit and poses significant risk to organizations using Sandboxie for application sandboxing and security testing.
📄 Description (Arabic)
🤖 AI Intelligence Analysis Analyzed: Apr 24, 2026 16:05
🇸🇦 Saudi Arabia Impact Assessment
This vulnerability primarily impacts Saudi government agencies, financial institutions, and cybersecurity firms that deploy Sandboxie-Plus for application isolation and malware analysis. High-risk sectors include: SAMA-regulated banks conducting security testing, NCA cybersecurity operations centers, ARAMCO research and development environments, and STC security labs. The LocalSystem privilege escalation could allow attackers to bypass security controls and establish persistent access to critical infrastructure systems.
🏢 Affected Saudi Sectors
Banking and Financial Services (SAMA-regulated)
Government and Public Administration (NCA oversight)
Cybersecurity and Defense
Energy and Utilities (ARAMCO)
Telecommunications (STC)
Healthcare
Research and Development
🎯 MITRE ATT&CK Techniques
T1547.001 - Boot or Logon Autostart Execution: Registry Run Keys / Startup Folder
T1547.011 - Boot or Logon Autostart Execution: Services
T1134.003 - Access Token Manipulation: Make and Impersonate Token
T1548.004 - Abuse Elevation Control Mechanism: Elevated Execution with Prompt
T1574.008 - Hijack Execution Flow: DLL Search Order Hijacking
T1036.003 - Masquerading: Rename System Utilities
T1611 - Escape to Host
⚖️ Saudi Risk Score (AI)
8.2
/ 10.0
🔧 Remediation Steps (English)
1. IMMEDIATE: Identify all systems running Sandboxie-Plus 5.50.2 using asset inventory and endpoint detection tools
2. PATCH: Upgrade to Sandboxie-Plus version 5.50.3 or later immediately
3. COMPENSATING CONTROLS (if immediate patching not possible):
- Restrict local administrative access and disable user account control bypass
- Monitor SbieSvc service startup and file creation in Program Files directories
- Implement application whitelisting to prevent unauthorized executable execution
- Use Windows Defender Application Guard or similar isolation technology as alternative
4. DETECTION: Monitor for:
- Suspicious file creation in 'Program Files' and 'Program Files (x86)' directories
- SbieSvc service restart events with unusual parent processes
- Registry modifications to service path configurations
- Process execution with LocalSystem privileges from unexpected locations
5. VALIDATION: After patching, verify service path is properly quoted in registry: HKLM\SYSTEM\CurrentControlSet\Services\SbieSvc
🔧 خطوات المعالجة (العربية)
1. فوري: تحديد جميع الأنظمة التي تعمل بـ Sandboxie-Plus 5.50.2 باستخدام أدوات جرد الأصول والكشف عن نقاط النهاية
2. تصحيح: الترقية إلى Sandboxie-Plus الإصدار 5.50.3 أو أحدث على الفور
3. الضوابط البديلة (إذا لم يكن التصحيح الفوري ممكناً):
- تقييد الوصول الإداري المحلي وتعطيل تجاوز التحكم في حساب المستخدم
- مراقبة بدء تشغيل خدمة SbieSvc وإنشاء الملفات في أدلة Program Files
- تنفيذ القائمة البيضاء للتطبيقات لمنع تنفيذ الملفات التنفيذية غير المصرح بها
- استخدام Windows Defender Application Guard أو تقنية عزل مماثلة كبديل
4. الكشف: مراقبة:
- إنشاء ملفات مريبة في أدلة 'Program Files' و 'Program Files (x86)'
- أحداث إعادة تشغيل خدمة SbieSvc مع عمليات أصل غير عادية
- تعديلات السجل لتكوينات مسار الخدمة
- تنفيذ العملية بامتيازات LocalSystem من مواقع غير متوقعة
5. التحقق: بعد التصحيح، تحقق من أن مسار الخدمة مقتبس بشكل صحيح في السجل: HKLM\SYSTEM\CurrentControlSet\Services\SbieSvc
📋 Regulatory Compliance Mapping
🟢 NCA ECC 2024
ECC 2024 A.5.1.1 - Access Control Policies
ECC 2024 A.5.2.1 - User Registration and De-registration
ECC 2024 A.5.3.1 - Access Rights Review
ECC 2024 A.8.1.1 - Asset Inventory and Control
ECC 2024 A.12.2.1 - Change Management
🔵 SAMA CSF
SAMA CSF ID.AM-1 - Asset Management
SAMA CSF PR.AC-1 - Access Control
SAMA CSF PR.PT-1 - Protective Technology
SAMA CSF DE.CM-1 - Detection and Analysis
🟡 ISO 27001:2022
ISO 27001:2022 A.5.15 - Access Control
ISO 27001:2022 A.8.1 - Asset Management
ISO 27001:2022 A.8.2 - Configuration Management
ISO 27001:2022 A.8.3 - Change Management
ISO 27001:2022 A.12.2 - Malware Protection
🟣 PCI DSS v4.0
PCI DSS 2.2 - Configuration Standards
PCI DSS 6.2 - Security Patches
PCI DSS 10.2 - User Activity Logging