Uncontrolled search path for some Intel(R) Simics Package Manager software before version 1.8.3 may allow an authenticated user to potentially enable escalation of privilege via local access.

DLL Search Order Hijacking Vulnerability in McAfee Drive Encryption (MDE) prior to 7.3.0 HF2 (7.3.0.183) allows local users to execute arbitrary code and escalate privileges via execution from a compromised folder.

Uncontrolled search path in some Intel(R) High Level Synthesis Compiler software before version 23.4 may allow an authenticated user to potentially enable escalation of privilege via local access.

A local privilege escalation vulnerability exists in the Palo Alto Networks Cortex XDR agent on Windows platforms that enables an authenticated local Windows user to execute programs with SYSTEM privileges. This requires the user to have the privilege to create files in the Windows root directory or to manipulate key registry values. This issue impacts: Cortex XDR agent 5.0 versions earlier than Cortex XDR agent 5.0.11; Cortex XDR agent 6.1 versions earlier than Cortex XDR agent 6.1.8; Cortex XDR agent 7.2 versions earlier than Cortex XDR agent 7.2.3; All versions of Cortex XDR agent 7.2 without content update release 171 or a later version.

Uncontrolled search path in some Intel(R) FPGA SDK for OpenCL(TM) software technology may allow an authenticated user to potentially enable escalation of privilege via local access.

A local privilege escalation (PE) vulnerability exists in the Palo Alto Networks Cortex XDR agent on Windows platforms that enables an authenticated local Windows user to execute programs with SYSTEM privileges. Exploiting this vulnerability requires the user to have file creation privilege in the Windows root directory (such as C:\). This issue impacts: All versions of Cortex XDR agent 6.1 without content update 181 or a later version; All versions of Cortex XDR agent 7.2 without content update 181 or a later version; All versions of Cortex XDR agent 7.3 without content update 181 or a later version. Cortex XDR agent 5.0 versions are not impacted by this issue. Content updates are required to resolve this issue and are automatically applied for the agent.

DLL Hijacking vulnerability in Huddly HuddlyCameraService before version 8.0.7, not including version 7.99, due to the installation of the service in a directory that grants write privileges to standard users, allows attackers to manipulate files, execute arbitrary code, and escalate privileges.

Facsimile Support for IBM i 7.2, 7.3, 7.4, and 7.5 could allow a local user to gain elevated privileges due to an unqualified library call. A malicious actor could cause arbitrary code to run with the privilege of the user invoking the facsimile support. IBM X-Force ID: 267689.

The Harmony Browse and the SandBlast Agent for Browsers installers must have admin privileges to execute some steps during the installation. Because the MS Installer allows regular users to repair their installation, an attacker running an installer before 90.08.7405 can start the installation repair and place a specially crafted binary in the repair folder, which runs with the admin privileges.

The FTL Server (tibftlserver), FTL C API, FTL Golang API, FTL Java API, and FTL .Net API components of TIBCO Software Inc.'s TIBCO FTL - Community Edition, TIBCO FTL - Developer Edition, and TIBCO FTL - Enterprise Edition contain a vulnerability that theoretically allows a low privileged attacker with local access on the Windows operating system to insert malicious software. The affected component can be abused to execute the malicious software inserted by the attacker with the elevated privileges of the component. This vulnerability results from the affected component searching for run-time artifacts outside of the installation hierarchy. Affected releases are TIBCO Software Inc.'s TIBCO FTL - Community Edition: versions 6.5.0 and below, TIBCO FTL - Developer Edition: versions 6.5.0 and below, and TIBCO FTL - Enterprise Edition: versions 6.5.0 and below.

DLL hijacking in the management console of Ivanti Workspace Control before version 2025.2 (10.19.0.0) allows a local authenticated attacker to escalate their privileges and achieve arbitrary code execution.

Claris International has fixed a dylib hijacking vulnerability in the FileMaker Pro.app and Claris Pro.app versions on macOS.

The Enterprise Message Service Server (tibemsd), Enterprise Message Service Central Administration (tibemsca), Enterprise Message Service JSON configuration generator (tibemsconf2json), and Enterprise Message Service C API components of TIBCO Software Inc.'s TIBCO Enterprise Message Service, TIBCO Enterprise Message Service - Community Edition, and TIBCO Enterprise Message Service - Developer Edition contain a vulnerability that theoretically allows a low privileged attacker with local access on the Windows operating system to insert malicious software. The affected component can be abused to execute the malicious software inserted by the attacker with the elevated privileges of the component. This vulnerability results from the affected component searching for run-time artifacts outside of the installation hierarchy. Affected releases are TIBCO Software Inc.'s TIBCO Enterprise Message Service: versions 8.5.1 and below, TIBCO Enterprise Message Service - Community Edition: versions 8.5.1 and below, and TIBCO Enterprise Message Service - Developer Edition: versions 8.5.1 and below.

Db2 for IBM i 7.2, 7.3, 7.4, and 7.5 infrastructure could allow a local user to gain elevated privileges due to an unqualified library call. A malicious actor could cause user-controlled code to run with administrator privilege. IBM X-Force ID: 280203.

Dell Alienware Command Center, versions prior to 6.2.7.0, contain an uncontrolled search path element vulnerability. A local malicious user could potentially inject malicious files in the file search path, leading to system compromise.

There is an unsafe DLL loading vulnerability in ZTE ZXCLOUD iRAI. Due to the  program  failed to adequately validate the user's input, an attacker could exploit this vulnerability  to escalate local privileges.

monero-wallet-gui in Monero GUI before 0.17.1.0 includes the . directory in an embedded RPATH (with a preference ahead of /usr/lib), which allows local users to gain privileges via a Trojan horse library in the current working directory.

Uncontrolled search path in some Intel(R) GPA software before version 2023.4 may allow an authenticated user to potentially enable escalation of privilege via local access.

Uncontrolled search path in some Intel(R) Processor Diagnostic Tool software before version 4.1.9.41 may allow an authenticated user to potentially enable escalation of privilege via local access.

An issue was discovered in Acuant AcuFill SDK before 10.22.02.03. During SDK installation, certutil.exe is called by the Acuant installer to install certificates. This window is not hidden, and is running with elevated privileges. A standard user can break out of this window, obtaining a full SYSTEM command prompt window. This results in complete compromise via arbitrary SYSTEM code execution (elevation of privileges).

Uncontrolled search path for some Intel(R) IPP Cryptography software before version 2021.11 may allow an authenticated user to potentially enable escalation of privilege via local access.

Uncontrolled search path in some Intel(R) GPA software before version 2023.3 may allow an authenticated user to potentially enable escalation of privilege via local access.

ImageMagick is a free and open-source software suite, used for editing and manipulating digital images. The `AppImage` version `ImageMagick` might use an empty path when setting `MAGICK_CONFIGURE_PATH` and `LD_LIBRARY_PATH` environment variables while executing, which might lead to arbitrary code execution by loading malicious configuration files or shared libraries in the current working directory while executing `ImageMagick`. The vulnerability is fixed in 7.11-36.

A DLL hijack vulnerability was reported in Lenovo Lock Screen that could allow a local attacker to execute code with elevated privileges.

A DLL hijack vulnerability was reported in Lenovo App Store that could allow a local attacker to execute code with elevated privileges.

A DLL hijack vulnerability was reported in Lenovo Super File that could allow a local attacker to execute code with elevated privileges.

A DLL hijack vulnerability was reported in Lenovo Emulator that could allow a local attacker to execute code with elevated privileges.

LiveCode v9.6.1 on Windows allows local, low-privileged users to gain privileges by creating a malicious "cmd.exe" in the folder of the vulnerable LiveCode application. If the application is using LiveCode's "shell()" function, it will attempt to search for "cmd.exe" in the folder of the current application and run the malicious "cmd.exe".

Uncontrolled search path element in some Intel(R) SSU software before version 3.0.0.2 may allow an authenticated user to potentially enable escalation of privilege via local access.

DLL Hijacking vulnerability in Trimble SketchUp desktop 2025 via crafted libcef.dll used by sketchup_webhelper.exe.

A vulnerability exists in the Origin Client that could allow a non-Administrative user to elevate their access to either Administrator or System. Once the user has obtained elevated access, they may be able to take control of the system and perform actions otherwise reserved for high privileged users or system Administrators.

A vulnerability has been identified in PCS neo (Administration Console) (All versions < V3.1), TIA Portal (V15, V15.1 and V16). Manipulating certain files in specific folders could allow a local attacker to execute code with SYSTEM privileges. The security vulnerability could be exploited by an attacker with a valid account and limited access rights on the system.

Wondershare filmora 9.2.11 is affected by Trojan Dll hijacking leading to privilege escalation.

A vulnerability, which was classified as critical, was found in VSO ConvertXtoDvd 7.0.0.83. Affected is an unknown function in the library avcodec.dll of the file ConvertXtoDvd.exe. The manipulation leads to uncontrolled search path. Attacking locally is a requirement. The exploit has been disclosed to the public and may be used. The vendor was contacted early about this disclosure but did not respond in any way.

Privilege escalation in windows agent plugin in Checkmk before 2.2.0p23, 2.1.0p40 and 2.0.0 (EOL) allows local user to escalate privileges

A vulnerability was found in OpenSight Software FlashFXP 5.4.0.3970. It has been classified as critical. Affected is an unknown function in the library libcrypto-1_1.dll of the file FlashFXP.exe. The manipulation leads to uncontrolled search path. An attack has to be approached locally. The exploit has been disclosed to the public and may be used. The vendor was contacted early about this disclosure but did not respond in any way.

Dell OpenManage Server Administrator, versions 11.0.1.0 and prior, contains a Local Privilege Escalation vulnerability via XSL Hijacking. A local low-privileged malicious user could potentially exploit this vulnerability and escalate their privilege to the admin user and gain full control of the machine. Exploitation may lead to a complete system compromise.

Uncontrolled search path vulnerabilities were reported in the Lenovo Universal Device Client (UDC) that could allow an attacker with local access to execute code with elevated privileges.

Privilege escalation in jar_signature agent plugin in Checkmk before 2.2.0p18, 2.1.0p38 and 2.0.0p39 allows local user to escalate privileges

Hubstaff 1.6.14 contains a DLL search order hijacking vulnerability that allows attackers to replace a missing system32 wow64log.dll with a malicious library. Attackers can generate a custom DLL using Metasploit and place it in the system32 directory to obtain a reverse shell during application startup.

A vulnerability was found in XINJE XDPPro up to 3.7.17a. It has been rated as critical. Affected by this issue is some unknown functionality in the library cfgmgr32.dll. The manipulation leads to uncontrolled search path. An attack has to be approached locally. The exploit has been disclosed to the public and may be used. VDB-241586 is the identifier assigned to this vulnerability. NOTE: The vendor was contacted early about this disclosure but did not respond in any way.

Uncontrolled search path in some Intel(R) ISPC software before version 1.21.0 may allow an authenticated user to potentially enable escalation of privilege via local access.

​In Keysight Geolocation Server v2.4.2 and prior, a low privileged attacker could create a local ZIP file containing a malicious script in any location. The attacker could abuse this to load a DLL with SYSTEM privileges.

Uncontrolled search path in some Intel(R) SDK for OpenCL(TM) Applications software may allow an authenticated user to potentially enable escalation of privilege via local access.

Uncontrolled search path in some Intel(R) GPA Framework software before version 2023.3 may allow an authenticated user to potentially enable escalation of privilege via local access.

A vulnerability classified as problematic was found in NotePad++ up to 8.1. Affected by this vulnerability is an unknown functionality of the file dbghelp.exe. The manipulation leads to uncontrolled search path. An attack has to be approached locally. The identifier VDB-246421 was assigned to this vulnerability. NOTE: The vendor was contacted early about this disclosure but did not respond in any way.

Uncontrolled search path in some Intel(R) CIP software before version 2.4.10577 may allow an authenticated user to potentially enable escalation of privilege via local access.

Uncontrolled search path element in some Intel(R) XTU software before version 7.12.0.15 may allow an authenticated user to potentially enable escalation of privilege via local access.

Uncontrolled search path in some Intel Battery Life Diagnostic Tool software before version 2.2.1 may allow an authenticated user to potentially enable escalation of privilege via local access.

Uncontrolled search path in some Intel(R) oneAPI Toolkit and component software installers before version 4.3.2 may allow an authenticated user to potentially enable escalation of privilege via local access.