Common Weakness Enumeration
CWE-428
AllowedUnquoted Search Path or Element
Abstraction: Base · Status: Draft
The product uses a search path that contains an unquoted element, in which the element contains whitespace or other separators. This can cause the product to access resources in a parent path.
767 vulnerabilities reference this CWE, most recent first.
GHSA-37CJ-G3GR-JHR4
Vulnerability from github – Published: 2026-02-03 15:30 – Updated: 2026-02-03 15:30
VLAI
Details
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.
Severity
{
"affected": [],
"aliases": [
"CVE-2020-37101"
],
"database_specific": {
"cwe_ids": [
"CWE-428"
],
"github_reviewed": false,
"github_reviewed_at": null,
"nvd_published_at": "2026-02-03T15:16:10Z",
"severity": "HIGH"
},
"details": "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 \u0027C:\\Program Files (x86)\\VPN Unlimited\\\u0027 to replace the service executable and gain elevated system privileges.",
"id": "GHSA-37cj-g3gr-jhr4",
"modified": "2026-02-03T15:30:23Z",
"published": "2026-02-03T15:30:23Z",
"references": [
{
"type": "ADVISORY",
"url": "https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2020-37101"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/47916"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://www.vpnunlimitedapp.com"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://www.vulncheck.com/advisories/vpn-unlimited-unquoted-service-path"
}
],
"schema_version": "1.4.0",
"severity": [
{
"score": "CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H",
"type": "CVSS_V3"
},
{
"score": "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": "CVSS_V4"
}
]
}
GHSA-37JJ-54RG-XJCM
Vulnerability from github – Published: 2023-09-15 06:30 – Updated: 2024-04-04 07:41
VLAI
Details
An issue was discovered in OPSWAT MetaDefender KIOSK 4.6.1.9996. It has an unquoted service path that can be abused locally.
Severity
7.8 (High)
{
"affected": [],
"aliases": [
"CVE-2023-36658"
],
"database_specific": {
"cwe_ids": [
"CWE-428"
],
"github_reviewed": false,
"github_reviewed_at": null,
"nvd_published_at": "2023-09-15T05:15:24Z",
"severity": "HIGH"
},
"details": "An issue was discovered in OPSWAT MetaDefender KIOSK 4.6.1.9996. It has an unquoted service path that can be abused locally.",
"id": "GHSA-37jj-54rg-xjcm",
"modified": "2024-04-04T07:41:58Z",
"published": "2023-09-15T06:30:18Z",
"references": [
{
"type": "ADVISORY",
"url": "https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2023-36658"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://docs.opswat.com/mdkiosk"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://docs.opswat.com/mdkiosk/release-notes/cve-2023-36658"
}
],
"schema_version": "1.4.0",
"severity": [
{
"score": "CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H",
"type": "CVSS_V3"
}
]
}
GHSA-3823-HJPV-24G4
Vulnerability from github – Published: 2022-04-05 00:00 – Updated: 2022-04-12 00:00
VLAI
Details
An Unquoted Service Path vulnerability exists in Ext2Fsd v0.68 via a specially crafted file in the Ext2Srv Service executable service path.
Severity
7.8 (High)
{
"affected": [],
"aliases": [
"CVE-2021-43463"
],
"database_specific": {
"cwe_ids": [
"CWE-428"
],
"github_reviewed": false,
"github_reviewed_at": null,
"nvd_published_at": "2022-04-04T16:15:00Z",
"severity": "HIGH"
},
"details": "An Unquoted Service Path vulnerability exists in Ext2Fsd v0.68 via a specially crafted file in the Ext2Srv Service executable service path.",
"id": "GHSA-3823-hjpv-24g4",
"modified": "2022-04-12T00:00:55Z",
"published": "2022-04-05T00:00:25Z",
"references": [
{
"type": "ADVISORY",
"url": "https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2021-43463"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/198746"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://github.com/M507/Miner"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/49706"
}
],
"schema_version": "1.4.0",
"severity": [
{
"score": "CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H",
"type": "CVSS_V3"
}
]
}
GHSA-388G-PGP3-X5MX
Vulnerability from github – Published: 2025-12-04 21:31 – Updated: 2025-12-17 18:31
VLAI
Details
VeeVPN 1.6.1 contains an unquoted service path vulnerability in the VeePNService that allows remote attackers to execute code during startup or reboot with escalated privileges. Attackers can exploit this by providing a malicious service name, allowing them to inject commands and run as LocalSystem.
Severity
{
"affected": [],
"aliases": [
"CVE-2025-66575"
],
"database_specific": {
"cwe_ids": [
"CWE-428"
],
"github_reviewed": false,
"github_reviewed_at": null,
"nvd_published_at": "2025-12-04T21:16:10Z",
"severity": "HIGH"
},
"details": "VeeVPN 1.6.1 contains an unquoted service path vulnerability in the VeePNService that allows remote attackers to execute code during startup or reboot with escalated privileges. Attackers can exploit this by providing a malicious service name, allowing them to inject commands and run as LocalSystem.",
"id": "GHSA-388g-pgp3-x5mx",
"modified": "2025-12-17T18:31:32Z",
"published": "2025-12-04T21:31:06Z",
"references": [
{
"type": "ADVISORY",
"url": "https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2025-66575"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://github.com/veepn/veepn"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://veepn.com"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/52088"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://www.vulncheck.com/advisories/veevpn-161-unquoted-service-path-remote-code-execution"
}
],
"schema_version": "1.4.0",
"severity": [
{
"score": "CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H",
"type": "CVSS_V3"
},
{
"score": "CVSS:4.0/AV:L/AC:L/AT:N/PR:N/UI:P/VC:H/VI:H/VA:H/SC:H/SI:H/SA:H/E:P/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": "CVSS_V4"
}
]
}
GHSA-38GP-2MRC-F9CJ
Vulnerability from github – Published: 2022-10-18 12:00 – Updated: 2025-05-13 15:32
VLAI
Details
Beijing Feishu Technology Co., Ltd Feishu v3.40.3 was discovered to contain an untrusted search path vulnerability.
Severity
7.8 (High)
{
"affected": [],
"aliases": [
"CVE-2021-3305"
],
"database_specific": {
"cwe_ids": [
"CWE-426",
"CWE-428"
],
"github_reviewed": false,
"github_reviewed_at": null,
"nvd_published_at": "2022-10-18T11:15:00Z",
"severity": "HIGH"
},
"details": "Beijing Feishu Technology Co., Ltd Feishu v3.40.3 was discovered to contain an untrusted search path vulnerability.",
"id": "GHSA-38gp-2mrc-f9cj",
"modified": "2025-05-13T15:32:00Z",
"published": "2022-10-18T12:00:29Z",
"references": [
{
"type": "ADVISORY",
"url": "https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2021-3305"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://github.com/liong007/Feishu/issues/1"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://www.feishu.cn"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "http://beijing.com"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "http://feishu.com"
}
],
"schema_version": "1.4.0",
"severity": [
{
"score": "CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H",
"type": "CVSS_V3"
}
]
}
GHSA-398Q-XWVH-4MPJ
Vulnerability from github – Published: 2025-01-27 18:32 – Updated: 2025-01-31 00:30
VLAI
Details
In Electronic Arts Dragon Age Origins 1.05, the DAUpdaterSVC service contains an unquoted service path vulnerability. This service is configured with insecure permissions, allowing users to modify the executable file path used by the service. The service runs with NT AUTHORITY\SYSTEM privileges, enabling attackers to escalate privileges by replacing or placing a malicious executable in the service path.
Severity
7.3 (High)
{
"affected": [],
"aliases": [
"CVE-2024-57276"
],
"database_specific": {
"cwe_ids": [
"CWE-428"
],
"github_reviewed": false,
"github_reviewed_at": null,
"nvd_published_at": "2025-01-27T17:15:16Z",
"severity": "HIGH"
},
"details": "In Electronic Arts Dragon Age Origins 1.05, the DAUpdaterSVC service contains an unquoted service path vulnerability. This service is configured with insecure permissions, allowing users to modify the executable file path used by the service. The service runs with NT AUTHORITY\\SYSTEM privileges, enabling attackers to escalate privileges by replacing or placing a malicious executable in the service path.",
"id": "GHSA-398q-xwvh-4mpj",
"modified": "2025-01-31T00:30:44Z",
"published": "2025-01-27T18:32:01Z",
"references": [
{
"type": "ADVISORY",
"url": "https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2024-57276"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://github.com/yamerooo123/CVE/blob/main/CVE-2024-57276/Description.md"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://github.com/yamerooo123/ResearchNBugBountyEncyclopedia/blob/main/Researches/Dragon%20Age%20Origins/Description.md"
}
],
"schema_version": "1.4.0",
"severity": [
{
"score": "CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:L",
"type": "CVSS_V3"
}
]
}
GHSA-39W8-7XG4-7FR5
Vulnerability from github – Published: 2023-11-14 21:31 – Updated: 2023-11-14 21:31
VLAI
Details
Unquoted search path in the installer for some Intel Server Configuration Utility software before version 16.0.9 may allow an authenticated user to potentially enable escalation of privilege via local access.
Severity
6.7 (Medium)
{
"affected": [],
"aliases": [
"CVE-2023-25075"
],
"database_specific": {
"cwe_ids": [
"CWE-428"
],
"github_reviewed": false,
"github_reviewed_at": null,
"nvd_published_at": "2023-11-14T19:15:19Z",
"severity": "MODERATE"
},
"details": "Unquoted search path in the installer for some Intel Server Configuration Utility software before version 16.0.9 may allow an authenticated user to potentially enable escalation of privilege via local access.",
"id": "GHSA-39w8-7xg4-7fr5",
"modified": "2023-11-14T21:31:01Z",
"published": "2023-11-14T21:31:01Z",
"references": [
{
"type": "ADVISORY",
"url": "https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2023-25075"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://www.intel.com/content/www/us/en/security-center/advisory/intel-sa-00925.html"
}
],
"schema_version": "1.4.0",
"severity": [
{
"score": "CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:H/PR:L/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H",
"type": "CVSS_V3"
}
]
}
GHSA-3F85-2F76-JM35
Vulnerability from github – Published: 2022-03-04 00:00 – Updated: 2022-03-17 00:03
VLAI
Details
Wordline HIDCCEMonitorSVC before v5.2.4.3 contains an unquoted service path which allows attackers to escalate privileges to the system level.
Severity
7.8 (High)
{
"affected": [],
"aliases": [
"CVE-2021-45819"
],
"database_specific": {
"cwe_ids": [
"CWE-428"
],
"github_reviewed": false,
"github_reviewed_at": null,
"nvd_published_at": "2022-03-03T15:15:00Z",
"severity": "HIGH"
},
"details": "Wordline HIDCCEMonitorSVC before v5.2.4.3 contains an unquoted service path which allows attackers to escalate privileges to the system level.",
"id": "GHSA-3f85-2f76-jm35",
"modified": "2022-03-17T00:03:46Z",
"published": "2022-03-04T00:00:18Z",
"references": [
{
"type": "ADVISORY",
"url": "https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2021-45819"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://hansesecure.de/2021/12/vulnerability-wordline/?lang=en"
}
],
"schema_version": "1.4.0",
"severity": [
{
"score": "CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H",
"type": "CVSS_V3"
}
]
}
GHSA-3J4W-JCV6-FV59
Vulnerability from github – Published: 2026-01-28 15:31 – Updated: 2026-01-28 15:31
VLAI
Details
ForensiT AppX Management Service 2.2.0.4 contains an unquoted service path vulnerability that allows local users to potentially execute arbitrary code with elevated system privileges. Attackers can exploit the unquoted path in the service configuration to inject malicious code that would execute with LocalSystem account permissions during service startup.
Severity
{
"affected": [],
"aliases": [
"CVE-2020-36989"
],
"database_specific": {
"cwe_ids": [
"CWE-428"
],
"github_reviewed": false,
"github_reviewed_at": null,
"nvd_published_at": "2026-01-28T13:15:51Z",
"severity": "HIGH"
},
"details": "ForensiT AppX Management Service 2.2.0.4 contains an unquoted service path vulnerability that allows local users to potentially execute arbitrary code with elevated system privileges. Attackers can exploit the unquoted path in the service configuration to inject malicious code that would execute with LocalSystem account permissions during service startup.",
"id": "GHSA-3j4w-jcv6-fv59",
"modified": "2026-01-28T15:31:30Z",
"published": "2026-01-28T15:31:30Z",
"references": [
{
"type": "ADVISORY",
"url": "https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2020-36989"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/48821"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://www.forensit.com/downloads.html"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://www.vulncheck.com/advisories/forensitappxservice-forensitappxserviceexe-unquoted-service-path"
}
],
"schema_version": "1.4.0",
"severity": [
{
"score": "CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H",
"type": "CVSS_V3"
},
{
"score": "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": "CVSS_V4"
}
]
}
GHSA-3JV6-866R-3W8M
Vulnerability from github – Published: 2026-01-25 15:30 – Updated: 2026-01-25 15:30
VLAI
Details
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.
Severity
{
"affected": [],
"aliases": [
"CVE-2020-36934"
],
"database_specific": {
"cwe_ids": [
"CWE-428"
],
"github_reviewed": false,
"github_reviewed_at": null,
"nvd_published_at": "2026-01-25T14:15:48Z",
"severity": "HIGH"
},
"details": "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.",
"id": "GHSA-3jv6-866r-3w8m",
"modified": "2026-01-25T15:30:26Z",
"published": "2026-01-25T15:30:26Z",
"references": [
{
"type": "ADVISORY",
"url": "https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2020-36934"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://www.deepinstinct.com"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://www.deepinstinct.com/2019/05/22/hp-collaborates-with-deep-instinct-to-roll-out-ai-powered-malware-protection-for-next-generation-hp-elitebook-and-zbook-pcs"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/49020"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://www.vulncheck.com/advisories/deep-instinct-windows-agent-deepnetworkservice-unquoted-service-path"
}
],
"schema_version": "1.4.0",
"severity": [
{
"score": "CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H",
"type": "CVSS_V3"
},
{
"score": "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": "CVSS_V4"
}
]
}
Mitigation
Implementation
Properly quote the full search path before executing a program on the system.
Mitigation MIT-5
Implementation
Strategy: Input Validation
- Assume all input is malicious. Use an "accept known good" input validation strategy, i.e., use a list of acceptable inputs that strictly conform to specifications. Reject any input that does not strictly conform to specifications, or transform it into something that does.
- When performing input validation, consider all potentially relevant properties, including length, type of input, the full range of acceptable values, missing or extra inputs, syntax, consistency across related fields, and conformance to business rules. As an example of business rule logic, "boat" may be syntactically valid because it only contains alphanumeric characters, but it is not valid if the input is only expected to contain colors such as "red" or "blue."
- Do not rely exclusively on looking for malicious or malformed inputs. This is likely to miss at least one undesirable input, especially if the code's environment changes. This can give attackers enough room to bypass the intended validation. However, denylists can be useful for detecting potential attacks or determining which inputs are so malformed that they should be rejected outright.
Mitigation MIT-20
Implementation
Strategy: Input Validation
Inputs should be decoded and canonicalized to the application's current internal representation before being validated (CWE-180). Make sure that the application does not decode the same input twice (CWE-174). Such errors could be used to bypass allowlist validation schemes by introducing dangerous inputs after they have been checked.
No CAPEC attack patterns related to this CWE.