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-5MF6-7WVP-G69H
Vulnerability from github – Published: 2024-03-01 09:31 – Updated: 2024-03-01 09:31
VLAI
Details
A local attacker can gain administrative privileges by inserting an executable file in the path of the affected product.
Severity
7.8 (High)
{
"affected": [],
"aliases": [
"CVE-2024-25552"
],
"database_specific": {
"cwe_ids": [
"CWE-428"
],
"github_reviewed": false,
"github_reviewed_at": null,
"nvd_published_at": "2024-03-01T08:15:37Z",
"severity": "HIGH"
},
"details": "A local attacker can gain administrative privileges by inserting an executable file in the path of the affected product.",
"id": "GHSA-5mf6-7wvp-g69h",
"modified": "2024-03-01T09:31:06Z",
"published": "2024-03-01T09:31:06Z",
"references": [
{
"type": "ADVISORY",
"url": "https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2024-25552"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://cert.vde.com/en/advisories/VDE-2024-018"
}
],
"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-5MJC-G7H8-FCFQ
Vulnerability from github – Published: 2026-01-14 00:31 – Updated: 2026-01-14 00:31
VLAI
Details
VIVE Runtime Service 1.0.0.4 contains an unquoted service path vulnerability that allows local users to execute arbitrary code with elevated system privileges. Attackers can exploit the unquoted binary path by placing malicious executables in specific system directories to gain LocalSystem access during service startup.
Severity
{
"affected": [],
"aliases": [
"CVE-2022-50918"
],
"database_specific": {
"cwe_ids": [
"CWE-428"
],
"github_reviewed": false,
"github_reviewed_at": null,
"nvd_published_at": "2026-01-13T23:15:55Z",
"severity": "HIGH"
},
"details": "VIVE Runtime Service 1.0.0.4 contains an unquoted service path vulnerability that allows local users to execute arbitrary code with elevated system privileges. Attackers can exploit the unquoted binary path by placing malicious executables in specific system directories to gain LocalSystem access during service startup.",
"id": "GHSA-5mjc-g7h8-fcfq",
"modified": "2026-01-14T00:31:28Z",
"published": "2026-01-14T00:31:28Z",
"references": [
{
"type": "ADVISORY",
"url": "https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2022-50918"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://developer.vive.com/resources/downloads"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/50824"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://www.vive.com"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://www.vulncheck.com/advisories/vive-runtime-service-viveagentservice-unquoted-service-path"
}
],
"schema_version": "1.4.0",
"severity": [
{
"score": "CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:N/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-5QQH-X2J3-M856
Vulnerability from github – Published: 2022-05-24 19:20 – Updated: 2022-05-24 19:20
VLAI
Details
There is an Unquoted Service Path in NI Service Locator (nisvcloc.exe) in versions prior to 18.0 on Windows. This may allow an authorized local user to insert arbitrary code into the unquoted service path and escalate privileges.
{
"affected": [],
"aliases": [
"CVE-2021-42563"
],
"database_specific": {
"cwe_ids": [
"CWE-428"
],
"github_reviewed": false,
"github_reviewed_at": null,
"nvd_published_at": "2021-11-12T21:15:00Z",
"severity": "HIGH"
},
"details": "There is an Unquoted Service Path in NI Service Locator (nisvcloc.exe) in versions prior to 18.0 on Windows. This may allow an authorized local user to insert arbitrary code into the unquoted service path and escalate privileges.",
"id": "GHSA-5qqh-x2j3-m856",
"modified": "2022-05-24T19:20:31Z",
"published": "2022-05-24T19:20:31Z",
"references": [
{
"type": "ADVISORY",
"url": "https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2021-42563"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://www.ni.com/en-us/support/documentation/supplemental/21/unquoted-service-path-in-ni-service-locator.html"
}
],
"schema_version": "1.4.0",
"severity": []
}
GHSA-5VW3-9MWR-56V3
Vulnerability from github – Published: 2025-10-03 21:30 – Updated: 2025-12-08 18:30
VLAI
Details
An unquoted search path or element vulnerability has been reported to affect NetBak Replicator. If a local attacker gains a user account, they can then exploit the vulnerability to execute unauthorized code or commands.
We have already fixed the vulnerability in the following version: NetBak Replicator 4.5.15.0807 and later
Severity
{
"affected": [],
"aliases": [
"CVE-2025-57714"
],
"database_specific": {
"cwe_ids": [
"CWE-428"
],
"github_reviewed": false,
"github_reviewed_at": null,
"nvd_published_at": "2025-10-03T19:15:50Z",
"severity": "HIGH"
},
"details": "An unquoted search path or element vulnerability has been reported to affect NetBak Replicator. If a local attacker gains a user account, they can then exploit the vulnerability to execute unauthorized code or commands.\n\nWe have already fixed the vulnerability in the following version:\nNetBak Replicator 4.5.15.0807 and later",
"id": "GHSA-5vw3-9mwr-56v3",
"modified": "2025-12-08T18:30:24Z",
"published": "2025-10-03T21:30:59Z",
"references": [
{
"type": "ADVISORY",
"url": "https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2025-57714"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://www.qnap.com/en/security-advisory/qsa-25-39"
}
],
"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-5W6R-H2M8-3MXG
Vulnerability from github – Published: 2025-05-11 18:30 – Updated: 2025-05-23 18:31
VLAI
Details
A vulnerability was found in MTSoftware C-Lodop 6.6.1.1. It has been rated as critical. This issue affects some unknown processing of the component CLodopPrintService. The manipulation leads to unquoted search path. The attack needs to be approached locally. The complexity of an attack is rather high. The exploitation is known to be difficult. The exploit has been disclosed to the public and may be used. Upgrading to version 6.6.13 is able to address this issue. It is recommended to upgrade the affected component.
Severity
{
"affected": [],
"aliases": [
"CVE-2025-4540"
],
"database_specific": {
"cwe_ids": [
"CWE-426",
"CWE-428"
],
"github_reviewed": false,
"github_reviewed_at": null,
"nvd_published_at": "2025-05-11T16:15:50Z",
"severity": "HIGH"
},
"details": "A vulnerability was found in MTSoftware C-Lodop 6.6.1.1. It has been rated as critical. This issue affects some unknown processing of the component CLodopPrintService. The manipulation leads to unquoted search path. The attack needs to be approached locally. The complexity of an attack is rather high. The exploitation is known to be difficult. The exploit has been disclosed to the public and may be used. Upgrading to version 6.6.13 is able to address this issue. It is recommended to upgrade the affected component.",
"id": "GHSA-5w6r-h2m8-3mxg",
"modified": "2025-05-23T18:31:54Z",
"published": "2025-05-11T18:30:25Z",
"references": [
{
"type": "ADVISORY",
"url": "https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2025-4540"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://0nightsedge0.github.io/2025/05/14/CVE-2025-4540-C-Lodop"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://mega.nz/folder/A5lQQKpL#AF3WPzST3X1Ot6B6fs3bow"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://vuldb.com/?ctiid.308285"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://vuldb.com/?id.308285"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://vuldb.com/?submit.566789"
}
],
"schema_version": "1.4.0",
"severity": [
{
"score": "CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:H/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H",
"type": "CVSS_V3"
},
{
"score": "CVSS:4.0/AV:L/AC:H/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-5WPM-3W6M-74WV
Vulnerability from github – Published: 2022-05-14 01:04 – Updated: 2022-05-14 01:04
VLAI
Details
In some Lenovo ThinkPads, an unquoted search path vulnerability was found in various versions of the Synaptics Pointing Device driver which could allow unauthorized code execution as a low privilege user.
Severity
7.8 (High)
{
"affected": [],
"aliases": [
"CVE-2018-16098"
],
"database_specific": {
"cwe_ids": [
"CWE-428"
],
"github_reviewed": false,
"github_reviewed_at": null,
"nvd_published_at": "2019-01-24T22:29:00Z",
"severity": "HIGH"
},
"details": "In some Lenovo ThinkPads, an unquoted search path vulnerability was found in various versions of the Synaptics Pointing Device driver which could allow unauthorized code execution as a low privilege user.",
"id": "GHSA-5wpm-3w6m-74wv",
"modified": "2022-05-14T01:04:57Z",
"published": "2022-05-14T01:04:57Z",
"references": [
{
"type": "ADVISORY",
"url": "https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2018-16098"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://support.lenovo.com/bg/en/product_security/len-24573"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://support.lenovo.com/us/en/solutions/LEN-24573"
}
],
"schema_version": "1.4.0",
"severity": [
{
"score": "CVSS:3.0/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H",
"type": "CVSS_V3"
}
]
}
GHSA-5WW3-F86G-J763
Vulnerability from github – Published: 2026-01-28 15:31 – Updated: 2026-01-28 15:31
VLAI
Details
Prey 1.9.6 contains an unquoted service path vulnerability that allows local users to potentially execute code with elevated privileges. Attackers can exploit the unquoted path in the CronService to insert malicious code that would execute during application startup or system reboot.
Severity
{
"affected": [],
"aliases": [
"CVE-2020-36986"
],
"database_specific": {
"cwe_ids": [
"CWE-428"
],
"github_reviewed": false,
"github_reviewed_at": null,
"nvd_published_at": "2026-01-28T13:15:51Z",
"severity": "HIGH"
},
"details": "Prey 1.9.6 contains an unquoted service path vulnerability that allows local users to potentially execute code with elevated privileges. Attackers can exploit the unquoted path in the CronService to insert malicious code that would execute during application startup or system reboot.",
"id": "GHSA-5ww3-f86g-j763",
"modified": "2026-01-28T15:31:30Z",
"published": "2026-01-28T15:31:30Z",
"references": [
{
"type": "ADVISORY",
"url": "https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2020-36986"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://preyproject.com"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/48967"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://www.vulncheck.com/advisories/prey-cronservice-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-5X8C-V227-PCXW
Vulnerability from github – Published: 2022-05-24 19:01 – Updated: 2022-05-24 19:01
VLAI
Details
In Windscribe v1.83 Build 20, 'WindscribeService' has an Unquoted Service Path that facilitates privilege escalation.
{
"affected": [],
"aliases": [
"CVE-2020-22809"
],
"database_specific": {
"cwe_ids": [
"CWE-428"
],
"github_reviewed": false,
"github_reviewed_at": null,
"nvd_published_at": "2021-05-10T13:15:00Z",
"severity": "HIGH"
},
"details": "In Windscribe v1.83 Build 20, \u0027WindscribeService\u0027 has an Unquoted Service Path that facilitates privilege escalation.",
"id": "GHSA-5x8c-v227-pcxw",
"modified": "2022-05-24T19:01:55Z",
"published": "2022-05-24T19:01:55Z",
"references": [
{
"type": "ADVISORY",
"url": "https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2020-22809"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/48306"
}
],
"schema_version": "1.4.0",
"severity": []
}
GHSA-6348-W693-WJ25
Vulnerability from github – Published: 2025-10-10 06:30 – Updated: 2025-10-10 06:30
VLAI
Details
NAS Navigator2 Windows version by BUFFALO INC. registers a Windows service with an unquoted file path. A user with the write permission on the root directory of the system drive may execute arbitrary code with SYSTEM privilege.
Severity
{
"affected": [],
"aliases": [
"CVE-2025-61871"
],
"database_specific": {
"cwe_ids": [
"CWE-428"
],
"github_reviewed": false,
"github_reviewed_at": null,
"nvd_published_at": "2025-10-10T05:15:33Z",
"severity": "HIGH"
},
"details": "NAS Navigator2 Windows version by BUFFALO INC. registers a Windows service with an unquoted file path. A user with the write permission on the root directory of the system drive may execute arbitrary code with SYSTEM privilege.",
"id": "GHSA-6348-w693-wj25",
"modified": "2025-10-10T06:30:55Z",
"published": "2025-10-10T06:30:55Z",
"references": [
{
"type": "ADVISORY",
"url": "https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2025-61871"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://jvn.jp/en/jp/JVN69099112"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://www.buffalo.jp/news/detail/20251009-01.html"
}
],
"schema_version": "1.4.0",
"severity": [
{
"score": "CVSS:3.0/AV:L/AC:L/PR:H/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H",
"type": "CVSS_V3"
},
{
"score": "CVSS:4.0/AV:L/AC:L/AT:N/PR:H/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-634R-5WP4-57X4
Vulnerability from github – Published: 2022-04-06 00:01 – Updated: 2022-04-13 00:00
VLAI
Details
There is an unquoted service path in Sherpa Connector Service (SherpaConnectorService.exe) 2020.2.20328.2050. This might allow a local user to escalate privileges by creating a "C:\Program Files\Sherpa Software\Sherpa.exe" file.
Severity
7.8 (High)
{
"affected": [],
"aliases": [
"CVE-2022-23909"
],
"database_specific": {
"cwe_ids": [
"CWE-428"
],
"github_reviewed": false,
"github_reviewed_at": null,
"nvd_published_at": "2022-04-05T06:15:00Z",
"severity": "HIGH"
},
"details": "There is an unquoted service path in Sherpa Connector Service (SherpaConnectorService.exe) 2020.2.20328.2050. This might allow a local user to escalate privileges by creating a \"C:\\Program Files\\Sherpa Software\\Sherpa.exe\" file.",
"id": "GHSA-634r-5wp4-57x4",
"modified": "2022-04-13T00:00:43Z",
"published": "2022-04-06T00:01:32Z",
"references": [
{
"type": "ADVISORY",
"url": "https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2022-23909"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://github.com/netsectuna/CVE-2022-23909"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "http://packetstormsecurity.com/files/166574/Sherpa-Connector-Service-2020.2.20328.2050-Unquoted-Service-Path.html"
}
],
"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"
}
]
}
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.