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CVE-2021-47974

Summary
Assigner-VulnCheck
Assigner Org ID-83251b91-4cc7-4094-a5c7-464a1b83ea10
Published At-16 May, 2026 | 15:26
Updated At-18 May, 2026 | 13:58
Rejected At-
Credits

VX Search 13.5.28 Unquoted Service Path Privilege Escalation

VX Search 13.5.28 contains an unquoted service path vulnerability in both VX Search Server and VX Search Enterprise services that allows local attackers to escalate privileges. Attackers can place malicious executables in unquoted path directories like C:\Program Files\VX Search to execute arbitrary code with LocalSystem privileges when services restart.

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Stakeholder-Specific Vulnerability Categorization (SSVC)
â–¼Common Vulnerabilities and Exposures (CVE)
cve.org
Assigner:VulnCheck
Assigner Org ID:83251b91-4cc7-4094-a5c7-464a1b83ea10
Published At:16 May, 2026 | 15:26
Updated At:18 May, 2026 | 13:58
Rejected At:
â–¼CVE Numbering Authority (CNA)
VX Search 13.5.28 Unquoted Service Path Privilege Escalation

VX Search 13.5.28 contains an unquoted service path vulnerability in both VX Search Server and VX Search Enterprise services that allows local attackers to escalate privileges. Attackers can place malicious executables in unquoted path directories like C:\Program Files\VX Search to execute arbitrary code with LocalSystem privileges when services restart.

Affected Products
Vendor
Vxsearch
Product
VX Search
Versions
Affected
  • 13.5.28
Problem Types
TypeCWE IDDescription
CWECWE-428Unquoted Search Path or Element
Type: CWE
CWE ID: CWE-428
Description: Unquoted Search Path or Element
Metrics
VersionBase scoreBase severityVector
4.08.5HIGH
CVSS:4.0/AV:L/AC:L/AT:N/PR:L/UI:N/VC:H/VI:H/VA:H/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N
3.17.8HIGH
CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
Version: 4.0
Base score: 8.5
Base severity: HIGH
Vector:
CVSS:4.0/AV:L/AC:L/AT:N/PR:L/UI:N/VC:H/VI:H/VA:H/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N
Version: 3.1
Base score: 7.8
Base severity: HIGH
Vector:
CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
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finder
Brian Rodriguez
Timeline
EventDate
Replaced By

Rejected Reason

References
HyperlinkResource
https://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/50026
exploit
https://www.vxsearch.com
product
https://www.vulncheck.com/advisories/vx-search-unquoted-service-path-privilege-escalation
third-party-advisory
Hyperlink: https://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/50026
Resource:
exploit
Hyperlink: https://www.vxsearch.com
Resource:
product
Hyperlink: https://www.vulncheck.com/advisories/vx-search-unquoted-service-path-privilege-escalation
Resource:
third-party-advisory
â–¼Authorized Data Publishers (ADP)
CISA ADP Vulnrichment
Affected Products
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References
HyperlinkResource
Information is not available yet
â–¼National Vulnerability Database (NVD)
nvd.nist.gov
Source:disclosure@vulncheck.com
Published At:16 May, 2026 | 16:16
Updated At:18 May, 2026 | 17:38

VX Search 13.5.28 contains an unquoted service path vulnerability in both VX Search Server and VX Search Enterprise services that allows local attackers to escalate privileges. Attackers can place malicious executables in unquoted path directories like C:\Program Files\VX Search to execute arbitrary code with LocalSystem privileges when services restart.

CISA Catalog
Date AddedDue DateVulnerability NameRequired Action
N/A
Date Added: N/A
Due Date: N/A
Vulnerability Name: N/A
Required Action: N/A
Metrics
TypeVersionBase scoreBase severityVector
Secondary4.08.5HIGH
CVSS:4.0/AV:L/AC:L/AT:N/PR:L/UI:N/VC:H/VI:H/VA:H/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N/E:X/CR:X/IR:X/AR:X/MAV:X/MAC:X/MAT:X/MPR:X/MUI:X/MVC:X/MVI:X/MVA:X/MSC:X/MSI:X/MSA:X/S:X/AU:X/R:X/V:X/RE:X/U:X
Primary3.17.8HIGH
CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
Type: Secondary
Version: 4.0
Base score: 8.5
Base severity: HIGH
Vector:
CVSS:4.0/AV:L/AC:L/AT:N/PR:L/UI:N/VC:H/VI:H/VA:H/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N/E:X/CR:X/IR:X/AR:X/MAV:X/MAC:X/MAT:X/MPR:X/MUI:X/MVC:X/MVI:X/MVA:X/MSC:X/MSI:X/MSA:X/S:X/AU:X/R:X/V:X/RE:X/U:X
Type: Primary
Version: 3.1
Base score: 7.8
Base severity: HIGH
Vector:
CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
CPE Matches

Weaknesses
CWE IDTypeSource
CWE-428Primarydisclosure@vulncheck.com
CWE ID: CWE-428
Type: Primary
Source: disclosure@vulncheck.com
Evaluator Description

Evaluator Impact

Evaluator Solution

Vendor Statements

References
HyperlinkSourceResource
https://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/50026disclosure@vulncheck.com
N/A
https://www.vulncheck.com/advisories/vx-search-unquoted-service-path-privilege-escalationdisclosure@vulncheck.com
N/A
https://www.vxsearch.comdisclosure@vulncheck.com
N/A
Hyperlink: https://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/50026
Source: disclosure@vulncheck.com
Resource: N/A
Hyperlink: https://www.vulncheck.com/advisories/vx-search-unquoted-service-path-privilege-escalation
Source: disclosure@vulncheck.com
Resource: N/A
Hyperlink: https://www.vxsearch.com
Source: disclosure@vulncheck.com
Resource: N/A

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KEV Action Due Date-Not Available
Program Access Controller v1.2.0.0 - 'PACService.exe' Unquoted Service Path

Program Access Controller 1.2.0.0 contains an unquoted service path vulnerability in PACService.exe that allows local attackers to execute code with elevated privileges. Attackers can exploit the unquoted path during system startup or reboot to inject and run malicious executables with LocalSystem permissions.

Action-Not Available
Vendor-Gearboxcomputers
Product-Program Access Controller
CWE ID-CWE-428
Unquoted Search Path or Element
CVE-2020-36985
Matching Score-4
Assigner-VulnCheck
ShareView Details
Matching Score-4
Assigner-VulnCheck
CVSS Score-8.5||HIGH
EPSS-0.01% / 0.51%
||
7 Day CHG~0.00%
Published-28 Jan, 2026 | 12:28
Updated-05 Mar, 2026 | 01:27
Rejected-Not Available
Known To Be Used In Ransomware Campaigns?-Not Available
KEV Added-Not Available
KEV Action Due Date-Not Available
IP Watcher v3.0.0.30 - 'PACService.exe' Unquoted Service Path

IP Watcher 3.0.0.30 contains an unquoted service path vulnerability in its Windows service configuration that allows local attackers to execute arbitrary code. Attackers can exploit the unquoted binary path to inject malicious executables that will be launched with elevated LocalSystem privileges during service startup.

Action-Not Available
Vendor-Gearboxcomputers
Product-IP Watcher
CWE ID-CWE-428
Unquoted Search Path or Element
CVE-2020-37101
Matching Score-4
Assigner-VulnCheck
ShareView Details
Matching Score-4
Assigner-VulnCheck
CVSS Score-8.5||HIGH
EPSS-0.02% / 4.73%
||
7 Day CHG~0.00%
Published-03 Feb, 2026 | 14:49
Updated-05 Mar, 2026 | 01:27
Rejected-Not Available
Known To Be Used In Ransomware Campaigns?-Not Available
KEV Added-Not Available
KEV Action Due Date-Not Available
VPN unlimited 6.1 - Unquoted Service Path

VPN Unlimited 6.1 contains an unquoted service path vulnerability that allows local attackers to inject malicious executables into the service binary path. Attackers can exploit the unquoted path in 'C:\Program Files (x86)\VPN Unlimited\' to replace the service executable and gain elevated system privileges.

Action-Not Available
Vendor-Vpnunlimitedapp
Product-VPN unlimited
CWE ID-CWE-428
Unquoted Search Path or Element
CVE-2020-36976
Matching Score-4
Assigner-VulnCheck
ShareView Details
Matching Score-4
Assigner-VulnCheck
CVSS Score-8.5||HIGH
EPSS-0.01% / 0.51%
||
7 Day CHG~0.00%
Published-27 Jan, 2026 | 18:51
Updated-29 Jan, 2026 | 17:16
Rejected-Not Available
Known To Be Used In Ransomware Campaigns?-Not Available
KEV Added-Not Available
KEV Action Due Date-Not Available
Global Registration Service 1.0.0.3 - 'GREGsvc.exe' Unquoted Service Path

Acer Global Registration Service 1.0.0.3 contains an unquoted service path vulnerability in its service configuration that allows local users to potentially execute arbitrary code. Attackers can exploit the unquoted path in C:\Program Files (x86)\Acer\Registration\ to inject malicious executables that would run with elevated LocalSystem privileges during service startup.

Action-Not Available
Vendor-Acer Inc.
Product-Global Registration Service
CWE ID-CWE-428
Unquoted Search Path or Element
CVE-2020-37045
Matching Score-4
Assigner-VulnCheck
ShareView Details
Matching Score-4
Assigner-VulnCheck
CVSS Score-8.5||HIGH
EPSS-0.01% / 0.51%
||
7 Day CHG~0.00%
Published-01 Feb, 2026 | 14:38
Updated-05 Mar, 2026 | 01:27
Rejected-Not Available
Known To Be Used In Ransomware Campaigns?-Not Available
KEV Added-Not Available
KEV Action Due Date-Not Available
NetBackup 7.0 - 'NetBackup INET Daemon' Unquoted Service Path

Veritas NetBackup 7.0 contains an unquoted service path vulnerability in the NetBackup INET Daemon service that allows local users to potentially execute arbitrary code. Attackers can exploit the unquoted path in C:\Program Files\Veritas\NetBackup\bin\bpinetd.exe to inject malicious code that would execute with elevated LocalSystem privileges.

Action-Not Available
Vendor-Veritas Technologies LLC
Product-NetBackup
CWE ID-CWE-428
Unquoted Search Path or Element
CVE-2020-37020
Matching Score-4
Assigner-VulnCheck
ShareView Details
Matching Score-4
Assigner-VulnCheck
CVSS Score-8.5||HIGH
EPSS-0.02% / 4.88%
||
7 Day CHG~0.00%
Published-29 Jan, 2026 | 14:28
Updated-05 Mar, 2026 | 01:27
Rejected-Not Available
Known To Be Used In Ransomware Campaigns?-Not Available
KEV Added-Not Available
KEV Action Due Date-Not Available
SonarQube 8.3.1 - Unquoted Service Path

SonarQube 8.3.1 contains an unquoted service path vulnerability that allows local attackers to gain SYSTEM privileges by exploiting the service executable path. Attackers can replace the wrapper.exe in the service path with a malicious executable to execute code with highest system privileges during service restart.

Action-Not Available
Vendor-Sonarqube
Product-SonarQube
CWE ID-CWE-428
Unquoted Search Path or Element
CVE-2020-36983
Matching Score-4
Assigner-VulnCheck
ShareView Details
Matching Score-4
Assigner-VulnCheck
CVSS Score-8.5||HIGH
EPSS-0.01% / 0.54%
||
7 Day CHG~0.00%
Published-27 Jan, 2026 | 18:52
Updated-07 Apr, 2026 | 14:05
Rejected-Not Available
Known To Be Used In Ransomware Campaigns?-Not Available
KEV Added-Not Available
KEV Action Due Date-Not Available
Quick 'n Easy FTP Service 3.2 - Unquoted Service Path

Quick 'n Easy FTP Service 3.2 contains an unquoted service path vulnerability that allows local attackers to execute arbitrary code during service startup. Attackers can exploit the misconfigured service binary path to inject malicious executables with elevated LocalSystem privileges during system boot or service restart.

Action-Not Available
Vendor-Pablosoftwaresolutions
Product-Quick 'n Easy FTP Service
CWE ID-CWE-428
Unquoted Search Path or Element
CVE-2020-37016
Matching Score-4
Assigner-VulnCheck
ShareView Details
Matching Score-4
Assigner-VulnCheck
CVSS Score-8.5||HIGH
EPSS-0.02% / 4.88%
||
7 Day CHG~0.00%
Published-29 Jan, 2026 | 14:28
Updated-29 Jan, 2026 | 16:31
Rejected-Not Available
Known To Be Used In Ransomware Campaigns?-Not Available
KEV Added-Not Available
KEV Action Due Date-Not Available
BarcodeOCR 19.3.6 - 'BarcodeOCR' Unquoted Service Path

BarcodeOCR 19.3.6 contains an unquoted service path vulnerability that allows local attackers to execute code with elevated privileges during system startup. Attackers can exploit the unquoted path in the service configuration to inject malicious executables that will run with LocalSystem privileges.

Action-Not Available
Vendor-Barcode-Ocr
Product-BarcodeOCR
CWE ID-CWE-428
Unquoted Search Path or Element
CVE-2020-37017
Matching Score-4
Assigner-VulnCheck
ShareView Details
Matching Score-4
Assigner-VulnCheck
CVSS Score-8.5||HIGH
EPSS-0.02% / 4.13%
||
7 Day CHG~0.00%
Published-29 Jan, 2026 | 14:28
Updated-05 Mar, 2026 | 01:27
Rejected-Not Available
Known To Be Used In Ransomware Campaigns?-Not Available
KEV Added-Not Available
KEV Action Due Date-Not Available
CodeMeter 6.60 - 'CodeMeter.exe' Unquoted Service Path

CodeMeter 6.60 contains an unquoted service path vulnerability that allows local users to potentially execute arbitrary code with elevated system privileges. Attackers can exploit the unquoted binary path in the CodeMeter Runtime Server service to inject malicious code that would execute with LocalSystem permissions.

Action-Not Available
Vendor-Wibu
Product-CodeMeter
CWE ID-CWE-428
Unquoted Search Path or Element
CVE-2020-36979
Matching Score-4
Assigner-VulnCheck
ShareView Details
Matching Score-4
Assigner-VulnCheck
CVSS Score-8.5||HIGH
EPSS-0.01% / 0.52%
||
7 Day CHG~0.00%
Published-27 Jan, 2026 | 18:51
Updated-29 Jan, 2026 | 17:16
Rejected-Not Available
Known To Be Used In Ransomware Campaigns?-Not Available
KEV Added-Not Available
KEV Action Due Date-Not Available
Atheros Coex Service Application 8.0.0.255 -'ZAtheros Bt&Wlan Coex Agent' Unquoted Service Path

Atheros Coex Service Application 8.0.0.255 contains an unquoted service path vulnerability in its Windows service configuration. Attackers can exploit the unquoted path by placing malicious executables in the service path to gain elevated system privileges during service startup.

Action-Not Available
Vendor-Atheros
Product-Coex Service Application
CWE ID-CWE-428
Unquoted Search Path or Element
CVE-2020-37061
Matching Score-4
Assigner-VulnCheck
ShareView Details
Matching Score-4
Assigner-VulnCheck
CVSS Score-8.5||HIGH
EPSS-0.02% / 4.13%
||
7 Day CHG~0.00%
Published-01 Feb, 2026 | 14:38
Updated-03 Feb, 2026 | 16:44
Rejected-Not Available
Known To Be Used In Ransomware Campaigns?-Not Available
KEV Added-Not Available
KEV Action Due Date-Not Available
BOOTP Turbo 2.0.1214 - 'BOOTP Turbo' Unquoted Service Path

BOOTP Turbo 2.0.1214 contains an unquoted service path vulnerability that allows local attackers to potentially execute arbitrary code with elevated system privileges. Attackers can exploit the unquoted executable path to inject malicious code that will be executed when the service starts with LocalSystem permissions.

Action-Not Available
Vendor-Weird-Solutions
Product-BOOTP Turbo
CWE ID-CWE-428
Unquoted Search Path or Element
CVE-2020-37229
Matching Score-4
Assigner-VulnCheck
ShareView Details
Matching Score-4
Assigner-VulnCheck
CVSS Score-8.5||HIGH
EPSS-0.01% / 2.54%
||
7 Day CHG~0.00%
Published-16 May, 2026 | 15:25
Updated-18 May, 2026 | 20:16
Rejected-Not Available
Known To Be Used In Ransomware Campaigns?-Not Available
KEV Added-Not Available
KEV Action Due Date-Not Available
OKI sPSV Port Manager 1.0.41 Unquoted Service Path Privilege Escalation

OKI sPSV Port Manager 1.0.41 contains an unquoted service path vulnerability in the sPSVOpLclSrv service that allows local attackers to escalate privileges by inserting executable files into the unquoted path. Attackers can place a malicious executable in a directory within the service path that will execute with LocalSystem privileges when the service restarts or the system reboots.

Action-Not Available
Vendor-Oki
Product-OKI sPSV Port Manager
CWE ID-CWE-428
Unquoted Search Path or Element
CVE-2020-37021
Matching Score-4
Assigner-VulnCheck
ShareView Details
Matching Score-4
Assigner-VulnCheck
CVSS Score-8.5||HIGH
EPSS-0.02% / 4.73%
||
7 Day CHG~0.00%
Published-29 Jan, 2026 | 14:28
Updated-05 Mar, 2026 | 01:27
Rejected-Not Available
Known To Be Used In Ransomware Campaigns?-Not Available
KEV Added-Not Available
KEV Action Due Date-Not Available
Bandwidth Monitor 3.9 - 'Svc10StrikeBandMontitor' Unquoted Service Path

10-Strike Bandwidth Monitor 3.9 contains an unquoted service path vulnerability in multiple services that allows local attackers to escalate privileges. Attackers can place a malicious executable in specific file path locations to achieve privilege escalation to SYSTEM during service startup.

Action-Not Available
Vendor-10-Strike
Product-Bandwidth Monitor
CWE ID-CWE-428
Unquoted Search Path or Element
CVE-2022-4258
Matching Score-4
Assigner-CERT@VDE
ShareView Details
Matching Score-4
Assigner-CERT@VDE
CVSS Score-7.8||HIGH
EPSS-0.07% / 20.19%
||
7 Day CHG~0.00%
Published-16 Jan, 2023 | 09:52
Updated-03 Apr, 2025 | 13:40
Rejected-Not Available
Known To Be Used In Ransomware Campaigns?-Not Available
KEV Added-Not Available
KEV Action Due Date-Not Available
Hima: Unquoted path vulnerabilities in HIMA PC based Software

In multiple versions of HIMA PC based Software an unquoted Windows search path vulnerability might allow local users to gain privileges via a malicious .exe file and gain full access to the system.

Action-Not Available
Vendor-himaHIMAMicrosoft Corporation
Product-x-opc_a\+ex-opc_dawindowshopcsx-otsX-OPC DAX-OPC A+E X-OTSHOPCS
CWE ID-CWE-428
Unquoted Search Path or Element
CVE-2020-37102
Matching Score-4
Assigner-VulnCheck
ShareView Details
Matching Score-4
Assigner-VulnCheck
CVSS Score-8.5||HIGH
EPSS-0.02% / 5.09%
||
7 Day CHG~0.00%
Published-03 Feb, 2026 | 14:49
Updated-05 Mar, 2026 | 01:27
Rejected-Not Available
Known To Be Used In Ransomware Campaigns?-Not Available
KEV Added-Not Available
KEV Action Due Date-Not Available
Adaware Web Companion 4.9.2159 - 'WCAssistantService' Unquoted Service Path

Adaware Web Companion 4.9.2159 contains an unquoted service path vulnerability in the WCAssistantService 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.

Action-Not Available
Vendor-Lavasoft
Product-Web Companion
CWE ID-CWE-428
Unquoted Search Path or Element
CVE-2020-36991
Matching Score-4
Assigner-VulnCheck
ShareView Details
Matching Score-4
Assigner-VulnCheck
CVSS Score-8.5||HIGH
EPSS-0.01% / 0.51%
||
7 Day CHG~0.00%
Published-28 Jan, 2026 | 12:29
Updated-29 Jan, 2026 | 16:31
Rejected-Not Available
Known To Be Used In Ransomware Campaigns?-Not Available
KEV Added-Not Available
KEV Action Due Date-Not Available
ShareMouse 5.0.43 - 'ShareMouse Service' Unquoted Service Path

ShareMouse 5.0.43 contains an unquoted service path vulnerability that allows local users to potentially execute arbitrary code with elevated system privileges. Attackers can exploit the insecure service path configuration by placing malicious executables in specific system directories to gain elevated access during service startup.

Action-Not Available
Vendor-Sharemouse
Product-ShareMouse
CWE ID-CWE-428
Unquoted Search Path or Element
CVE-2020-36992
Matching Score-4
Assigner-VulnCheck
ShareView Details
Matching Score-4
Assigner-VulnCheck
CVSS Score-8.5||HIGH
EPSS-0.01% / 0.41%
||
7 Day CHG~0.00%
Published-28 Jan, 2026 | 12:29
Updated-05 Mar, 2026 | 01:27
Rejected-Not Available
Known To Be Used In Ransomware Campaigns?-Not Available
KEV Added-Not Available
KEV Action Due Date-Not Available
Nord VPN-6.31.13.0 - 'nordvpn-service' Unquoted Service Path

Nord VPN 6.31.13.0 contains an unquoted service path vulnerability in its nordvpn-service that allows local attackers to execute code with elevated privileges. Attackers can exploit the unquoted binary path during system startup or reboot to potentially run malicious code with LocalSystem permissions.

Action-Not Available
Vendor-nordvpn
Product-nordvpn
CWE ID-CWE-428
Unquoted Search Path or Element
CVE-2016-20057
Matching Score-4
Assigner-VulnCheck
ShareView Details
Matching Score-4
Assigner-VulnCheck
CVSS Score-8.5||HIGH
EPSS-0.02% / 6.11%
||
7 Day CHG~0.00%
Published-04 Apr, 2026 | 13:51
Updated-20 Apr, 2026 | 14:25
Rejected-Not Available
Known To Be Used In Ransomware Campaigns?-Not Available
KEV Added-Not Available
KEV Action Due Date-Not Available
NETGATE Registry Cleaner build 16.0.205 Unquoted Service Path Privilege Escalation

NETGATE Registry Cleaner build 16.0.205 contains an unquoted service path vulnerability in the NGRegClnSrv service that allows local attackers to escalate privileges by exploiting the service binary path. Attackers can place a malicious executable in the unquoted path and trigger service restart or system reboot to execute code with LocalSystem privileges.

Action-Not Available
Vendor-netgateNetgate
Product-registry_cleanerNETGATE Registry Cleaner
CWE ID-CWE-428
Unquoted Search Path or Element
CVE-2016-20061
Matching Score-4
Assigner-VulnCheck
ShareView Details
Matching Score-4
Assigner-VulnCheck
CVSS Score-8.5||HIGH
EPSS-0.02% / 3.75%
||
7 Day CHG~0.00%
Published-04 Apr, 2026 | 13:51
Updated-16 Apr, 2026 | 16:15
Rejected-Not Available
Known To Be Used In Ransomware Campaigns?-Not Available
KEV Added-Not Available
KEV Action Due Date-Not Available
sheed AntiVirus 2.3 Unquoted Service Path Privilege Escalation

sheed AntiVirus 2.3 contains an unquoted service path vulnerability in the ShavProt service that allows local attackers to escalate privileges by exploiting the service binary path. Attackers can insert a malicious executable in the unquoted path and trigger service restart or system reboot to execute code with LocalSystem privileges.

Action-Not Available
Vendor-Sheedantivirus
Product-sheed AntiVirus
CWE ID-CWE-428
Unquoted Search Path or Element
CVE-2020-37232
Matching Score-4
Assigner-VulnCheck
ShareView Details
Matching Score-4
Assigner-VulnCheck
CVSS Score-8.5||HIGH
EPSS-0.01% / 2.54%
||
7 Day CHG~0.00%
Published-16 May, 2026 | 15:25
Updated-18 May, 2026 | 17:32
Rejected-Not Available
Known To Be Used In Ransomware Campaigns?-Not Available
KEV Added-Not Available
KEV Action Due Date-Not Available
Advanced System Care Service 13.0.0.157 Unquoted Service Path Privilege Escalation

Advanced System Care Service 13.0.0.157 contains an unquoted service path vulnerability in the AdvancedSystemCareService13 service binary path that allows local attackers to escalate privileges. Attackers can place malicious executables in the system root path that will be executed with LocalSystem privileges during service startup or system reboot.

Action-Not Available
Vendor-Iobit
Product-Advanced System Care Service
CWE ID-CWE-428
Unquoted Search Path or Element
CVE-2020-37030
Matching Score-4
Assigner-VulnCheck
ShareView Details
Matching Score-4
Assigner-VulnCheck
CVSS Score-8.5||HIGH
EPSS-0.02% / 4.13%
||
7 Day CHG~0.00%
Published-30 Jan, 2026 | 16:16
Updated-05 Mar, 2026 | 01:27
Rejected-Not Available
Known To Be Used In Ransomware Campaigns?-Not Available
KEV Added-Not Available
KEV Action Due Date-Not Available
Outline Service 1.3.3 - 'Outline Service ' Unquoted Service Path

Outline Service 1.3.3 contains an unquoted service path vulnerability that allows local users to potentially execute arbitrary code with elevated system privileges. Attackers can exploit the unquoted binary path in C:\Program Files (x86)\Outline to inject malicious code that would execute with LocalSystem permissions during service startup.

Action-Not Available
Vendor-Getoutline
Product-Outline Service
CWE ID-CWE-428
Unquoted Search Path or Element
CVE-2020-36953
Matching Score-4
Assigner-VulnCheck
ShareView Details
Matching Score-4
Assigner-VulnCheck
CVSS Score-8.5||HIGH
EPSS-0.01% / 0.51%
||
7 Day CHG~0.00%
Published-26 Jan, 2026 | 17:42
Updated-14 May, 2026 | 02:06
Rejected-Not Available
Known To Be Used In Ransomware Campaigns?-Not Available
KEV Added-Not Available
KEV Action Due Date-Not Available
MiniTool ShadowMaker 3.2 - 'MTAgentService' Unquoted Service Path

MiniTool ShadowMaker 3.2 contains an unquoted service path vulnerability in the MTAgentService that allows local attackers to potentially execute arbitrary code. Attackers can exploit the unquoted path in 'C:\Program Files\MiniTool ShadowMaker\AgentService.exe' to inject malicious executables and escalate privileges.

Action-Not Available
Vendor-Minitool
Product-MiniTool ShadowMaker
CWE ID-CWE-428
Unquoted Search Path or Element
CVE-2020-36984
Matching Score-4
Assigner-VulnCheck
ShareView Details
Matching Score-4
Assigner-VulnCheck
CVSS Score-8.5||HIGH
EPSS-0.01% / 0.41%
||
7 Day CHG~0.00%
Published-28 Jan, 2026 | 12:28
Updated-29 Jan, 2026 | 16:31
Rejected-Not Available
Known To Be Used In Ransomware Campaigns?-Not Available
KEV Added-Not Available
KEV Action Due Date-Not Available
EPSON 1.124 - 'seksmdb.exe' Unquoted Service Path

EPSON 1.124 contains an unquoted service path vulnerability in the SENADB service that allows local attackers to execute code with elevated system privileges. Attackers can exploit the unquoted path in C:\Program Files (x86)\EPSON_P2B\Printer Software\Status Monitor\ to inject malicious executables that will run with LocalSystem permissions.

Action-Not Available
Vendor-Epson
Product-EPSON
CWE ID-CWE-428
Unquoted Search Path or Element
CVE-2016-20060
Matching Score-4
Assigner-VulnCheck
ShareView Details
Matching Score-4
Assigner-VulnCheck
CVSS Score-8.5||HIGH
EPSS-0.01% / 0.52%
||
7 Day CHG~0.00%
Published-04 Apr, 2026 | 13:51
Updated-16 Apr, 2026 | 16:15
Rejected-Not Available
Known To Be Used In Ransomware Campaigns?-Not Available
KEV Added-Not Available
KEV Action Due Date-Not Available
Hotspot Shield 6.0.3 Unquoted Service Path Privilege Escalation

Hotspot Shield 6.0.3 contains an unquoted service path vulnerability in the hshld service binary that allows local attackers to escalate privileges by injecting malicious executables. Attackers can place executable files in the service path and upon service restart or system reboot, the malicious code executes with LocalSystem privileges.

Action-Not Available
Vendor-Hotspotshield
Product-Hotspot Shield
CWE ID-CWE-428
Unquoted Search Path or Element
CVE-2016-20056
Matching Score-4
Assigner-VulnCheck
ShareView Details
Matching Score-4
Assigner-VulnCheck
CVSS Score-8.5||HIGH
EPSS-0.01% / 0.54%
||
7 Day CHG~0.00%
Published-04 Apr, 2026 | 13:50
Updated-16 Apr, 2026 | 16:15
Rejected-Not Available
Known To Be Used In Ransomware Campaigns?-Not Available
KEV Added-Not Available
KEV Action Due Date-Not Available
Spy Emergency build 23.0.205 Unquoted Service Path Privilege Escalation

Spy Emergency build 23.0.205 contains an unquoted service path vulnerability in the SpyEmrgHealth and SpyEmrgSrv services that allows local attackers to escalate privileges by inserting malicious executables. Attackers can place executable files in the unquoted service path and trigger service restart or system reboot to execute code with LocalSystem privileges.

Action-Not Available
Vendor-Spy-Emergency
Product-Spy Emergency
CWE ID-CWE-428
Unquoted Search Path or Element
CVE-2016-20059
Matching Score-4
Assigner-VulnCheck
ShareView Details
Matching Score-4
Assigner-VulnCheck
CVSS Score-8.5||HIGH
EPSS-0.02% / 4.76%
||
7 Day CHG~0.00%
Published-04 Apr, 2026 | 13:51
Updated-27 Apr, 2026 | 13:27
Rejected-Not Available
Known To Be Used In Ransomware Campaigns?-Not Available
KEV Added-Not Available
KEV Action Due Date-Not Available
IObit Malware Fighter 4.3.1 Unquoted Service Path Privilege Escalation

IObit Malware Fighter 4.3.1 contains an unquoted service path vulnerability in the IMFservice and LiveUpdateSvc services that allows local attackers to escalate privileges. Attackers can insert a malicious executable file in the unquoted service path and trigger privilege escalation when the service restarts or the system reboots, executing code with LocalSystem privileges.

Action-Not Available
Vendor-iobitIobit
Product-malware_fighterIObit Malware Fighter
CWE ID-CWE-428
Unquoted Search Path or Element
CVE-2020-36927
Matching Score-4
Assigner-VulnCheck
ShareView Details
Matching Score-4
Assigner-VulnCheck
CVSS Score-8.5||HIGH
EPSS-0.01% / 0.55%
||
7 Day CHG~0.00%
Published-15 Jan, 2026 | 23:25
Updated-05 Mar, 2026 | 01:26
Rejected-Not Available
Known To Be Used In Ransomware Campaigns?-Not Available
KEV Added-Not Available
KEV Action Due Date-Not Available
DiskPulse 13.6.14 - Unquoted Service Path

DiskPulse Enterprise 13.6.14 contains an unquoted service path vulnerability in its Windows service configuration that allows local attackers to potentially execute arbitrary code. Attackers can exploit the unquoted path in 'C:\Program Files\Disk Pulse Enterprise\bin\diskpls.exe' to inject malicious executables and escalate privileges.

Action-Not Available
Vendor-flexenseDiskpulse
Product-diskpulseDiskPulse
CWE ID-CWE-428
Unquoted Search Path or Element
CVE-2020-37231
Matching Score-4
Assigner-VulnCheck
ShareView Details
Matching Score-4
Assigner-VulnCheck
CVSS Score-8.5||HIGH
EPSS-0.01% / 2.67%
||
7 Day CHG~0.00%
Published-16 May, 2026 | 15:25
Updated-18 May, 2026 | 20:16
Rejected-Not Available
Known To Be Used In Ransomware Campaigns?-Not Available
KEV Added-Not Available
KEV Action Due Date-Not Available
Privacy Drive 3.17.0 Unquoted Service Path Privilege Escalation

Privacy Drive 3.17.0 contains an unquoted service path vulnerability in the pdsvc.exe service binary that allows local attackers to escalate privileges by exploiting the service startup process. Attackers can place malicious executables in the unquoted path directories to execute arbitrary code with LocalSystem privileges during service startup or system reboot.

Action-Not Available
Vendor-Cybertronsoft
Product-Privacy Drive
CWE ID-CWE-428
Unquoted Search Path or Element
CVE-2020-36934
Matching Score-4
Assigner-VulnCheck
ShareView Details
Matching Score-4
Assigner-VulnCheck
CVSS Score-8.5||HIGH
EPSS-0.01% / 0.75%
||
7 Day CHG~0.00%
Published-25 Jan, 2026 | 14:00
Updated-26 Jan, 2026 | 15:03
Rejected-Not Available
Known To Be Used In Ransomware Campaigns?-Not Available
KEV Added-Not Available
KEV Action Due Date-Not Available
Deep Instinct Windows Agent 1.2.24.0 - 'DeepNetworkService' Unquoted Service Path

Deep Instinct Windows Agent 1.2.24.0 contains an unquoted service path vulnerability in the DeepNetworkService that allows local users to potentially execute code with elevated privileges. Attackers can exploit the unquoted path in C:\Program Files\HP Sure Sense\DeepNetworkService.exe to inject malicious code that would execute with LocalSystem permissions during service startup.

Action-Not Available
Vendor-Deepinstinct
Product-Deep Instinct Windows Agent
CWE ID-CWE-428
Unquoted Search Path or Element
CVE-2020-36958
Matching Score-4
Assigner-VulnCheck
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Matching Score-4
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CVSS Score-8.5||HIGH
EPSS-0.02% / 4.88%
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7 Day CHG~0.00%
Published-26 Jan, 2026 | 17:43
Updated-14 May, 2026 | 02:06
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Kite 1.2020.1119.0 - 'KiteService' Unquoted Service Path

Kite 1.2020.1119.0 contains an unquoted service path vulnerability in the KiteService Windows service that allows local attackers to potentially execute arbitrary code. Attackers can exploit the unquoted path in 'C:\Program Files\Kite\KiteService.exe' to inject malicious executables and escalate privileges on the system.

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Vendor-Kite
Product-Kite
CWE ID-CWE-428
Unquoted Search Path or Element
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