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-85Q3-6228-58F9
Vulnerability from github – Published: 2026-01-27 21:31 – Updated: 2026-01-27 21:31
VLAI
Details
SAntivirus IC 10.0.21.61 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 executable path to inject malicious files in the service binary path, enabling privilege escalation to system-level permissions.
Severity
{
"affected": [],
"aliases": [
"CVE-2020-36980"
],
"database_specific": {
"cwe_ids": [
"CWE-428"
],
"github_reviewed": false,
"github_reviewed_at": null,
"nvd_published_at": "2026-01-27T19:16:10Z",
"severity": "HIGH"
},
"details": "SAntivirus IC 10.0.21.61 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 executable path to inject malicious files in the service binary path, enabling privilege escalation to system-level permissions.",
"id": "GHSA-85q3-6228-58f9",
"modified": "2026-01-27T21:31:47Z",
"published": "2026-01-27T21:31:47Z",
"references": [
{
"type": "ADVISORY",
"url": "https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2020-36980"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/49042"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://www.segurazo.com/download.html"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://www.vulncheck.com/advisories/santivirus-ic-santivirusic-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-86J4-R9Q9-W8XV
Vulnerability from github – Published: 2026-01-28 15:31 – Updated: 2026-01-28 15:31
VLAI
Details
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.
Severity
{
"affected": [],
"aliases": [
"CVE-2020-36991"
],
"database_specific": {
"cwe_ids": [
"CWE-428"
],
"github_reviewed": false,
"github_reviewed_at": null,
"nvd_published_at": "2026-01-28T13:15:52Z",
"severity": "HIGH"
},
"details": "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.",
"id": "GHSA-86j4-r9q9-w8xv",
"modified": "2026-01-28T15:31:30Z",
"published": "2026-01-28T15:31:30Z",
"references": [
{
"type": "ADVISORY",
"url": "https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2020-36991"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/48794"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://www.sharemouse.com"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://www.vulncheck.com/advisories/sharemouse-sharemouse-service-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-86MJ-9F99-CJRR
Vulnerability from github – Published: 2026-01-21 18:30 – Updated: 2026-01-21 18:30
VLAI
Details
Event Log Explorer 4.9.3 contains an unquoted service path vulnerability that allows local users to potentially execute arbitrary code with elevated system privileges. Attackers can exploit the unquoted service path by placing malicious executables in specific file system locations that will be executed with LocalSystem account privileges during service startup.
Severity
{
"affected": [],
"aliases": [
"CVE-2021-47861"
],
"database_specific": {
"cwe_ids": [
"CWE-428"
],
"github_reviewed": false,
"github_reviewed_at": null,
"nvd_published_at": "2026-01-21T18:16:17Z",
"severity": "HIGH"
},
"details": "Event Log Explorer 4.9.3 contains an unquoted service path vulnerability that allows local users to potentially execute arbitrary code with elevated system privileges. Attackers can exploit the unquoted service path by placing malicious executables in specific file system locations that will be executed with LocalSystem account privileges during service startup.",
"id": "GHSA-86mj-9f99-cjrr",
"modified": "2026-01-21T18:30:31Z",
"published": "2026-01-21T18:30:31Z",
"references": [
{
"type": "ADVISORY",
"url": "https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2021-47861"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://eventlogxp.com"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/49704"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://www.vulncheck.com/advisories/event-log-explorer-elodeaeventcollectorservice-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-8732-Q5JV-75R3
Vulnerability from github – Published: 2026-01-14 00:31 – Updated: 2026-01-14 00:31
VLAI
Details
PTPublisher 2.3.4 contains an unquoted service path vulnerability in the PTProtect service that allows local attackers to potentially execute arbitrary code with elevated privileges. Attackers can exploit the unquoted path in 'C:\Program Files (x86)\Primera Technology\PTPublisher\UsbFlashDongleService.exe' to inject malicious executables and gain system-level access.
Severity
{
"affected": [],
"aliases": [
"CVE-2022-50915"
],
"database_specific": {
"cwe_ids": [
"CWE-428"
],
"github_reviewed": false,
"github_reviewed_at": null,
"nvd_published_at": "2026-01-13T23:15:54Z",
"severity": "HIGH"
},
"details": "PTPublisher 2.3.4 contains an unquoted service path vulnerability in the PTProtect service that allows local attackers to potentially execute arbitrary code with elevated privileges. Attackers can exploit the unquoted path in \u0027C:\\Program Files (x86)\\Primera Technology\\PTPublisher\\UsbFlashDongleService.exe\u0027 to inject malicious executables and gain system-level access.",
"id": "GHSA-8732-q5jv-75r3",
"modified": "2026-01-14T00:31:28Z",
"published": "2026-01-14T00:31:28Z",
"references": [
{
"type": "ADVISORY",
"url": "https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2022-50915"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/50885"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://www.primera.com"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://www.vulncheck.com/advisories/ptpublisher-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-8745-FPH9-FQ8J
Vulnerability from github – Published: 2026-01-25 15:30 – Updated: 2026-01-25 15:30
VLAI
Details
Microvirt MEMU Play 3.7.0 contains an unquoted service path vulnerability in the MEmusvc Windows service 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 elevated LocalSystem privileges.
Severity
{
"affected": [],
"aliases": [
"CVE-2020-36937"
],
"database_specific": {
"cwe_ids": [
"CWE-428"
],
"github_reviewed": false,
"github_reviewed_at": null,
"nvd_published_at": "2026-01-25T14:15:48Z",
"severity": "HIGH"
},
"details": "Microvirt MEMU Play 3.7.0 contains an unquoted service path vulnerability in the MEmusvc Windows service 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 elevated LocalSystem privileges.",
"id": "GHSA-8745-fph9-fq8j",
"modified": "2026-01-25T15:30:26Z",
"published": "2026-01-25T15:30:26Z",
"references": [
{
"type": "ADVISORY",
"url": "https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2020-36937"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/49016"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://www.memuplay.com"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://www.vulncheck.com/advisories/memu-play-memusvc-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-8745-X4PH-XHPC
Vulnerability from github – Published: 2026-03-25 06:30 – Updated: 2026-03-25 06:30
VLAI
Details
SANUPS SOFTWARE provided by SANYO DENKI CO., LTD. registers Windows services with unquoted file paths. 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-2026-33253"
],
"database_specific": {
"cwe_ids": [
"CWE-428"
],
"github_reviewed": false,
"github_reviewed_at": null,
"nvd_published_at": "2026-03-25T06:16:28Z",
"severity": "HIGH"
},
"details": "SANUPS SOFTWARE provided by SANYO DENKI CO., LTD. registers Windows services with unquoted file paths. A user with the write permission on the root directory of the system drive may execute arbitrary code with SYSTEM privilege.",
"id": "GHSA-8745-x4ph-xhpc",
"modified": "2026-03-25T06:30:29Z",
"published": "2026-03-25T06:30:29Z",
"references": [
{
"type": "ADVISORY",
"url": "https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2026-33253"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://jvn.jp/en/jp/JVN90835713"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://products.sanyodenki.com/media/document/sanups/H0033413_jp.pdf"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://products.sanyodenki.com/media/document/sanups/H0033449_en.pdf"
}
],
"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-88M9-FHX9-32H6
Vulnerability from github – Published: 2026-06-19 15:33 – Updated: 2026-06-19 15:33
VLAI
Details
Fortitude HTTP 1.0.4.0 contains an unquoted service path vulnerability that allows local users to execute arbitrary code with elevated privileges by exploiting the service binary path. Attackers can insert malicious executables in the system root path that execute with SYSTEM privileges during service startup or system reboot.
Severity
{
"affected": [],
"aliases": [
"CVE-2016-20087"
],
"database_specific": {
"cwe_ids": [
"CWE-428"
],
"github_reviewed": false,
"github_reviewed_at": null,
"nvd_published_at": "2026-06-19T15:16:32Z",
"severity": "HIGH"
},
"details": "Fortitude HTTP 1.0.4.0 contains an unquoted service path vulnerability that allows local users to execute arbitrary code with elevated privileges by exploiting the service binary path. Attackers can insert malicious executables in the system root path that execute with SYSTEM privileges during service startup or system reboot.",
"id": "GHSA-88m9-fhx9-32h6",
"modified": "2026-06-19T15:33:18Z",
"published": "2026-06-19T15:33:18Z",
"references": [
{
"type": "ADVISORY",
"url": "https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2016-20087"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/40461"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://www.vulncheck.com/advisories/fortitude-http-unquoted-service-path-elevation-of-privilege"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "http://www.networkdls.com"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "http://www.networkdls.com/Software/View/Fortitude_HTTP"
}
],
"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-89G2-88GP-PQF4
Vulnerability from github – Published: 2026-05-16 18:31 – Updated: 2026-05-16 18:31
VLAI
Details
Kite 4.2.0.1 U1 contains an unquoted service path vulnerability in the KiteService Windows service that allows local attackers to escalate privileges by exploiting the service binary path. Attackers can place a malicious executable in the Program Files directory to be executed with LocalSystem privileges when the service starts.
Severity
{
"affected": [],
"aliases": [
"CVE-2020-37247"
],
"database_specific": {
"cwe_ids": [
"CWE-428"
],
"github_reviewed": false,
"github_reviewed_at": null,
"nvd_published_at": "2026-05-16T16:16:21Z",
"severity": "HIGH"
},
"details": "Kite 4.2.0.1 U1 contains an unquoted service path vulnerability in the KiteService Windows service that allows local attackers to escalate privileges by exploiting the service binary path. Attackers can place a malicious executable in the Program Files directory to be executed with LocalSystem privileges when the service starts.",
"id": "GHSA-89g2-88gp-pqf4",
"modified": "2026-05-16T18:31:38Z",
"published": "2026-05-16T18:31:38Z",
"references": [
{
"type": "ADVISORY",
"url": "https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2020-37247"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/50975"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://www.kite.com"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://www.vulncheck.com/advisories/kite-u1-unquoted-service-path-privilege-escalation"
}
],
"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-89X6-3HCV-JFW6
Vulnerability from github – Published: 2026-01-14 00:31 – Updated: 2026-01-14 00:31
VLAI
Details
Connectify Hotspot 2018 contains an unquoted service path vulnerability in its ConnectifyService executable that allows local attackers to potentially execute arbitrary code. Attackers can exploit the unquoted path in 'C:\Program Files (x86)\Connectify\ConnectifyService.exe' to inject malicious executables and escalate privileges.
Severity
{
"affected": [],
"aliases": [
"CVE-2022-50929"
],
"database_specific": {
"cwe_ids": [
"CWE-428"
],
"github_reviewed": false,
"github_reviewed_at": null,
"nvd_published_at": "2026-01-13T23:15:57Z",
"severity": "HIGH"
},
"details": "Connectify Hotspot 2018 contains an unquoted service path vulnerability in its ConnectifyService executable that allows local attackers to potentially execute arbitrary code. Attackers can exploit the unquoted path in \u0027C:\\Program Files (x86)\\Connectify\\ConnectifyService.exe\u0027 to inject malicious executables and escalate privileges.",
"id": "GHSA-89x6-3hcv-jfw6",
"modified": "2026-01-14T00:31:28Z",
"published": "2026-01-14T00:31:28Z",
"references": [
{
"type": "ADVISORY",
"url": "https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2022-50929"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://www.connectify.me"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/50764"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://www.vulncheck.com/advisories/connectify-hotspot-connectifyservice-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-8C6F-PQM5-8585
Vulnerability from github – Published: 2022-04-02 00:00 – Updated: 2022-04-09 00:00
VLAI
Details
BitComet Service for Windows before version 1.8.6 contains an unquoted service path vulnerability which allows attackers to escalate privileges to the system level.
Severity
7.8 (High)
{
"affected": [],
"aliases": [
"CVE-2022-27050"
],
"database_specific": {
"cwe_ids": [
"CWE-428"
],
"github_reviewed": false,
"github_reviewed_at": null,
"nvd_published_at": "2022-03-31T23:15:00Z",
"severity": "HIGH"
},
"details": "BitComet Service for Windows before version 1.8.6 contains an unquoted service path vulnerability which allows attackers to escalate privileges to the system level.",
"id": "GHSA-8c6f-pqm5-8585",
"modified": "2022-04-09T00:00:50Z",
"published": "2022-04-02T00:00:18Z",
"references": [
{
"type": "ADVISORY",
"url": "https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2022-27050"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://github.com/ycdxsb/Vuln/tree/main/BitComet-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"
}
]
}
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.