Panini Everest Engine 2.0.4 allows unprivileged users to create a file named Everest.exe in the %PROGRAMDATA%\Panini folder. This leads to privilege escalation because a service, running as SYSTEM, uses the unquoted path of %PROGRAMDATA%\Panini\Everest Engine\EverestEngine.exe and therefore a Trojan horse %PROGRAMDATA%\Panini\Everest.exe may be executed instead of the intended vendor-supplied EverestEngine.exe file.

WINMAGIC SecureDoc Disk Encryption software before 8.3 has an Unquoted Service Path vulnerability, which could allow an attacker to execute arbitrary code on a target system. If the executable is enclosed in quote tags "" then the system will know where to find it. However if the path of where the application binary is located doesn't contain any quotes then Windows will try to find it and execute it inside every folder of this path until they reach the executable.

Unquoted Search Path or Element vulnerability in Grafana Alloy on Windows allows Privilege Escalation from Local User to SYSTEM This issue affects Alloy: before 1.3.3, from 1.4.0-rc.0 through 1.4.0-rc.1.

A vulnerability has been found in the CPython `venv` module and CLI where path names provided when creating a virtual environment were not quoted properly, allowing the creator to inject commands into virtual environment "activation" scripts (ie "source venv/bin/activate"). This means that attacker-controlled virtual environments are able to run commands when the virtual environment is activated. Virtual environments which are not created by an attacker or which aren't activated before being used (ie "./venv/bin/python") are not affected.

A vulnerability classified as critical has been found in Intelbras InControl up to 2.21.56. This affects an unknown part of the file C:\Program Files (x86)\Intelbras\Incontrol Cliente\incontrol_webcam\incontrol-service-watchdog.exe. The manipulation leads to unquoted search path. It is possible to launch the attack on the local host. Upgrading to version 2.21.58 is able to address this issue. It is recommended to upgrade the affected component. The vendor was informed early on 2024-08-05 about this issue. The release of a fixed version 2.21.58 was announced for the end of August 2024 but then was postponed until 2024-09-20.

Unquoted service path vulnerability in the Gallagher Controller Service allows an unprivileged user to execute arbitrary code as the account that runs the Controller Service. This issue affects: Gallagher Command Centre 8.50 versions prior to 8.50.2048 (MR3) ;

A vulnerability classified as critical was found in Intelbras InControl 2.21.56. This vulnerability affects unknown code of the component incontrolWebcam Service. The manipulation leads to unquoted search path. Local access is required to approach this attack. The exploit has been disclosed to the public and may be used. Upgrading to version 2.21.58 is able to address this issue. It is recommended to upgrade the affected component. The vendor was contacted early about this disclosure and plans to provide a solution within the next few weeks.

Unquoted path or search item vulnerability in SugarSync versions prior to 4.1.3 for Windows. This misconfiguration could allow an unauthorized local user to inject arbitrary code into the unquoted service path, resulting in privilege escalation.

Windows Setup and Deployment Elevation of Privilege Vulnerability

In Windscribe v1.83 Build 20, 'WindscribeService' has an Unquoted Service Path that facilitates privilege escalation.

Unquoted Windows search path vulnerability in the panda_url_filtering service in Panda Global Protection 17.0.1 allows local users to gain privileges via a malicious artefact.

Unquoted Windows search path vulnerability in the srvInventoryWebServer service in 10-Strike Network Monitor 5.4 allows local users to gain privileges via a malicious artefact.

Adobe Creative Cloud Desktop Application versions 4.4.1.298 and earlier have an exploitable Unquoted Search Path vulnerability. Successful exploitation could lead to local privilege escalation.

Unquoted service paths in Intel Quartus Prime in versions 15.1 - 18.0 allow a local attacker to potentially execute arbitrary code.

Unquoted service paths in Intel Quartus Prime Programmer and Tools in versions 15.1 - 18.0 allow a local attacker to potentially execute arbitrary code.

Unquoted service paths in Intel Quartus II in versions 11.0 - 15.0 allow a local attacker to potentially execute arbitrary code.

CWE-428: Unquoted search path or element vulnerability exists in Easergy Studio, which could cause privilege escalation when a valid user replaces a trusted file name on the system and reboots the machine.

A local attacker can gain administrative privileges by inserting an executable file in the path of the affected product.

Unquoted service paths in Intel Processor Diagnostic Tool (IPDT) before version 4.1.0.27 allows a local attacker to potentially execute arbitrary code.

A search path or unquoted item vulnerability in Faronics Deep Freeze Server Standard, which affects versions 8.30.020.4627 and earlier. This vulnerability affects the DFServ.exe file. An attacker with local user privileges could exploit this vulnerability to replace the legitimate DFServ.exe service executable with a malicious file of the same name and located in a directory that has a higher priority than the legitimate directory. Thus, when the service starts, it will run the malicious file instead of the legitimate executable, allowing the attacker to execute arbitrary code, gain unauthorized access to the compromised system or stop the service from running.

Uncontrolled search path in some Intel(R) NUC Chaco Canyon BIOS update software before version iFlashV Windows 5.13.00.2105 may allow an authenticated user to potentially enable escalation of privilege via local access.

Unquoted Search Path or Element vulnerability in ABB Mint Workbench. A local attacker who successfully exploited this vulnerability could gain elevated privileges by inserting an executable file in the path of the affected service. This issue affects Mint Workbench I versions: from 5866 before 5868.

There is an unquoted service path in ASUSTeK Aura Ready Game SDK service (GameSDK.exe) 1.0.0.4. This might allow a local user to escalate privileges by creating a %PROGRAMFILES(X86)%\ASUS\GameSDK.exe file.

Unquoted search path in the installer for the Intel(R) NUC M15 Laptop Kit Keyboard LED Service driver pack before version 1.0.0.4 may allow an authenticated user to potentially enable escalation of privilege via local access.

Unquoted Search Path or Element vulnerability in Grafana Agent (Flow mode) on Windows allows Privilege Escalation from Local User to SYSTEM This issue affects Agent Flow: before 0.43.2

A local unquoted search path security vulnerability has been identified in HPE Agentless Management Service for Windows version(s): Prior to 1.44.0.0, 10.96.0.0. This vulnerability could be exploited locally by a user with high privileges to execute malware that may lead to a loss of confidentiality, integrity, and availability. HPE has provided software updates to resolve the vulnerability in HPE Agentless Management Service for Windows.

An unquoted search path vulnerability exists in HDD Password tool (for Windows) version 1.20.6620 and earlier which is stored in CANVIO PREMIUM 3TB(HD-MB30TY, HD-MA30TY, HD-MB30TS, HD-MA30TS), CANVIO PREMIUM 2TB(HD-MB20TY, HD-MA20TY, HD-MB20TS, HD-MA20TS), CANVIO PREMIUM 1TB(HD-MB10TY, HD-MA10TY, HD-MB10TS, HD-MA10TS), CANVIO SLIM 1TB(HD-SB10TK, HD-SB10TS), and CANVIO SLIM 500GB(HD-SB50GK, HD-SA50GK, HD-SB50GS, HD-SA50GS), and which was downloaded before 2020 May 10. Since it registers Windows services with unquoted file paths, when a registered path contains spaces, and a malicious executable is placed on a certain path, it may be executed with the privilege of the Windows service.

SonicWall NetExtender Windows client vulnerable to unquoted service path vulnerability, this allows a local attacker to gain elevated privileges in the host operating system. This vulnerability impact SonicWall NetExtender Windows client version 10.2.300 and earlier.

Cloudflare WARP for Windows allows privilege escalation due to an unquoted service path. A malicious user or process running with non-administrative privileges can become an administrator by abusing the unquoted service path issue. Since version 1.2.2695.1, the vulnerability was fixed by adding quotes around the service's binary path. This issue affects Cloudflare WARP for Windows, versions prior to 1.2.2695.1.