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-8C6X-7P4V-X88M
Vulnerability from github – Published: 2026-01-16 00:30 – Updated: 2026-01-16 00:30
VLAI
Details
Sync Breeze 13.6.18 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 path in service binaries located in 'Program Files' directories to inject malicious executables and escalate privileges.
Severity
{
"affected": [],
"aliases": [
"CVE-2021-47807"
],
"database_specific": {
"cwe_ids": [
"CWE-428"
],
"github_reviewed": false,
"github_reviewed_at": null,
"nvd_published_at": "2026-01-16T00:16:25Z",
"severity": "HIGH"
},
"details": "Sync Breeze 13.6.18 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 path in service binaries located in \u0027Program Files\u0027 directories to inject malicious executables and escalate privileges.",
"id": "GHSA-8c6x-7p4v-x88m",
"modified": "2026-01-16T00:30:55Z",
"published": "2026-01-16T00:30:55Z",
"references": [
{
"type": "ADVISORY",
"url": "https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2021-47807"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/50023"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://www.syncbreeze.com"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://www.vulncheck.com/advisories/sync-breeze-multiple-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-8CMJ-92HF-PHC8
Vulnerability from github – Published: 2026-01-16 00:30 – Updated: 2026-01-16 00:30
VLAI
Details
Wise Care 365 5.6.7.568 contains an unquoted service path vulnerability in the WiseBootAssistant service running with LocalSystem privileges. Attackers can exploit this by inserting a malicious executable in the service path, which will execute with elevated system privileges when the service restarts.
Severity
{
"affected": [],
"aliases": [
"CVE-2021-47804"
],
"database_specific": {
"cwe_ids": [
"CWE-428"
],
"github_reviewed": false,
"github_reviewed_at": null,
"nvd_published_at": "2026-01-16T00:16:24Z",
"severity": "HIGH"
},
"details": "Wise Care 365 5.6.7.568 contains an unquoted service path vulnerability in the WiseBootAssistant service running with LocalSystem privileges. Attackers can exploit this by inserting a malicious executable in the service path, which will execute with elevated system privileges when the service restarts.",
"id": "GHSA-8cmj-92hf-phc8",
"modified": "2026-01-16T00:30:55Z",
"published": "2026-01-16T00:30:55Z",
"references": [
{
"type": "ADVISORY",
"url": "https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2021-47804"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/50038"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://www.vulncheck.com/advisories/wise-care-wisebootassistant-unquoted-service-path"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://www.wisecleaner.com/wise-care-365.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"
},
{
"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-8CMQ-P2JH-44PG
Vulnerability from github – Published: 2023-05-10 15:30 – Updated: 2024-04-04 03:59
VLAI
Details
Uncontrolled search path in the Intel(R) Quartus(R) Prime Pro edition software before version 22.3 may allow an authenticated user to potentially enable escalation of privilege via local access.
Severity
6.7 (Medium)
{
"affected": [],
"aliases": [
"CVE-2022-41693"
],
"database_specific": {
"cwe_ids": [
"CWE-427",
"CWE-428"
],
"github_reviewed": false,
"github_reviewed_at": null,
"nvd_published_at": "2023-05-10T14:15:19Z",
"severity": "HIGH"
},
"details": "Uncontrolled search path in the Intel(R) Quartus(R) Prime Pro edition software before version 22.3 may allow an authenticated user to potentially enable escalation of privilege via local access.",
"id": "GHSA-8cmq-p2jh-44pg",
"modified": "2024-04-04T03:59:43Z",
"published": "2023-05-10T15:30:21Z",
"references": [
{
"type": "ADVISORY",
"url": "https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2022-41693"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://www.intel.com/content/www/us/en/security-center/advisory/intel-sa-00799.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-8GC4-MHF5-X6QM
Vulnerability from github – Published: 2026-02-01 15:32 – Updated: 2026-02-01 15:32
VLAI
Details
SpyHunter 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 service path by placing malicious executables in specific file system locations to gain elevated access during service startup.
Severity
{
"affected": [],
"aliases": [
"CVE-2020-37055"
],
"database_specific": {
"cwe_ids": [
"CWE-428"
],
"github_reviewed": false,
"github_reviewed_at": null,
"nvd_published_at": "2026-02-01T15:16:04Z",
"severity": "HIGH"
},
"details": "SpyHunter 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 service path by placing malicious executables in specific file system locations to gain elevated access during service startup.",
"id": "GHSA-8gc4-mhf5-x6qm",
"modified": "2026-02-01T15:32:31Z",
"published": "2026-02-01T15:32:31Z",
"references": [
{
"type": "ADVISORY",
"url": "https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2020-37055"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://www.enigmasoftware.com"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/48172"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://www.vulncheck.com/advisories/spyhunter-spyhunter-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-8GXF-72XG-W67C
Vulnerability from github – Published: 2022-05-24 16:56 – Updated: 2024-04-04 01:58
VLAI
Details
Forcepoint VPN Client for Windows versions lower than 6.6.1 have an unquoted search path vulnerability. This enables local privilege escalation to SYSTEM user. By default, only local administrators can write executables to the vulnerable directories. Forcepoint thanks Peleg Hadar of SafeBreach Labs for finding this vulnerability and for reporting it to us.
Severity
6.7 (Medium)
{
"affected": [],
"aliases": [
"CVE-2019-6145"
],
"database_specific": {
"cwe_ids": [
"CWE-428"
],
"github_reviewed": false,
"github_reviewed_at": null,
"nvd_published_at": "2019-09-20T20:15:00Z",
"severity": "HIGH"
},
"details": "Forcepoint VPN Client for Windows versions lower than 6.6.1 have an unquoted search path vulnerability. This enables local privilege escalation to SYSTEM user. By default, only local administrators can write executables to the vulnerable directories. Forcepoint thanks Peleg Hadar of SafeBreach Labs for finding this vulnerability and for reporting it to us.",
"id": "GHSA-8gxf-72xg-w67c",
"modified": "2024-04-04T01:58:48Z",
"published": "2022-05-24T16:56:36Z",
"references": [
{
"type": "ADVISORY",
"url": "https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2019-6145"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://help.forcepoint.com/security/CVE/CVE-2019-6145.html"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://safebreach.com/Post/Forcepoint-VPN-Client-for-Windows-Unquoted-Search-Path-and-Potential-Abuses-CVE-2019-6145"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://support.forcepoint.com/KBArticle?id=000017525"
}
],
"schema_version": "1.4.0",
"severity": [
{
"score": "CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:H/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H",
"type": "CVSS_V3"
}
]
}
GHSA-8JFJ-FR6V-VXCH
Vulnerability from github – Published: 2026-01-31 00:30 – Updated: 2026-02-05 21:32
VLAI
Details
IBM Db2 for Windows 12.1.0 - 12.1.3 could allow a local user with filesystem access to escalate their privileges due to the use of an unquoted search path element.
Severity
8.4 (High)
{
"affected": [],
"aliases": [
"CVE-2025-36384"
],
"database_specific": {
"cwe_ids": [
"CWE-428"
],
"github_reviewed": false,
"github_reviewed_at": null,
"nvd_published_at": "2026-01-30T22:15:54Z",
"severity": "HIGH"
},
"details": "IBM Db2 for Windows\u00a012.1.0 - 12.1.3 could allow a local user with filesystem access to escalate their privileges due to the use of an unquoted search path element.",
"id": "GHSA-8jfj-fr6v-vxch",
"modified": "2026-02-05T21:32:38Z",
"published": "2026-01-31T00:30:28Z",
"references": [
{
"type": "ADVISORY",
"url": "https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2025-36384"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://www.ibm.com/support/pages/node/7257678"
}
],
"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"
}
]
}
GHSA-8JWJ-HRWC-5589
Vulnerability from github – Published: 2025-12-08 12:30 – Updated: 2025-12-08 12:30
VLAI
Details
FULLBACK Manager Pro provided by GS Yuasa International Ltd. registers two Windows services with unquoted file paths. A user may execute arbitrary code with SYSTEM privilege if he/she has the write permission on the path to the directory where the affected product is installed.
Severity
{
"affected": [],
"aliases": [
"CVE-2025-66461"
],
"database_specific": {
"cwe_ids": [
"CWE-428"
],
"github_reviewed": false,
"github_reviewed_at": null,
"nvd_published_at": "2025-12-08T10:16:01Z",
"severity": "HIGH"
},
"details": "FULLBACK Manager Pro provided by GS Yuasa International Ltd. registers two Windows services with unquoted file paths. A user may execute arbitrary code with SYSTEM privilege if he/she has the write permission on the path to the directory where the affected product is installed.",
"id": "GHSA-8jwj-hrwc-5589",
"modified": "2025-12-08T12:30:26Z",
"published": "2025-12-08T12:30:26Z",
"references": [
{
"type": "ADVISORY",
"url": "https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2025-66461"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://jvn.jp/en/jp/JVN59242986"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://ps.gs-yuasa.com/technicalinfo/pdf/failure/FMP_info20251201_TEX48214-993.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-8PP9-95MF-4FHV
Vulnerability from github – Published: 2022-05-24 17:00 – Updated: 2024-04-04 02:35
VLAI
Details
Unquoted Search Path in Maxthon 5.1.0 to 5.2.7 Browser for Windows.
Severity
7.2 (High)
{
"affected": [],
"aliases": [
"CVE-2019-16647"
],
"database_specific": {
"cwe_ids": [
"CWE-428"
],
"github_reviewed": false,
"github_reviewed_at": null,
"nvd_published_at": "2019-10-29T19:15:00Z",
"severity": "HIGH"
},
"details": "Unquoted Search Path in Maxthon 5.1.0 to 5.2.7 Browser for Windows.",
"id": "GHSA-8pp9-95mf-4fhv",
"modified": "2024-04-04T02:35:55Z",
"published": "2022-05-24T17:00:02Z",
"references": [
{
"type": "ADVISORY",
"url": "https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2019-16647"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://safebreach.com/Post/Maxthon-Browser-for-Windows-Unquoted-Search-Path-and-Potential-Abuses-CVE-2019-16647"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "http://forum.maxthon.com/index.php?/topic/24472-unquoted-search-path-and-potential-abuses"
}
],
"schema_version": "1.4.0",
"severity": [
{
"score": "CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:H/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H",
"type": "CVSS_V3"
}
]
}
GHSA-8Q88-X5Q8-WJ38
Vulnerability from github – Published: 2024-04-29 18:30 – Updated: 2024-04-29 18:30
VLAI
Details
Local privilege escalation due to unquoted search path vulnerability. The following products are affected: Acronis Cyber Protect Cloud Agent (Windows) before build 37758.
Severity
8.2 (High)
{
"affected": [],
"aliases": [
"CVE-2024-34010"
],
"database_specific": {
"cwe_ids": [
"CWE-428"
],
"github_reviewed": false,
"github_reviewed_at": null,
"nvd_published_at": "2024-04-29T16:15:35Z",
"severity": "HIGH"
},
"details": "Local privilege escalation due to unquoted search path vulnerability. The following products are affected: Acronis Cyber Protect Cloud Agent (Windows) before build 37758.",
"id": "GHSA-8q88-x5q8-wj38",
"modified": "2024-04-29T18:30:45Z",
"published": "2024-04-29T18:30:45Z",
"references": [
{
"type": "ADVISORY",
"url": "https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2024-34010"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://security-advisory.acronis.com/advisories/SEC-7110"
}
],
"schema_version": "1.4.0",
"severity": [
{
"score": "CVSS:3.0/AV:L/AC:L/PR:H/UI:N/S:C/C:H/I:H/A:H",
"type": "CVSS_V3"
}
]
}
GHSA-9243-8H4W-G3WG
Vulnerability from github – Published: 2026-01-16 00:30 – Updated: 2026-01-16 00:30
VLAI
Details
WibuKey Runtime 6.51 contains an unquoted service path vulnerability in the WkSvW32.exe service that allows local attackers to potentially execute arbitrary code. Attackers can exploit the unquoted path in 'C:\PROGRAM FILES (X86)\WIBUKEY\SERVER\WkSvW32.exe' to inject malicious executables and escalate privileges.
Severity
{
"affected": [],
"aliases": [
"CVE-2021-47810"
],
"database_specific": {
"cwe_ids": [
"CWE-428"
],
"github_reviewed": false,
"github_reviewed_at": null,
"nvd_published_at": "2026-01-16T00:16:26Z",
"severity": "HIGH"
},
"details": "WibuKey Runtime 6.51 contains an unquoted service path vulnerability in the WkSvW32.exe service that allows local attackers to potentially execute arbitrary code. Attackers can exploit the unquoted path in \u0027C:\\PROGRAM FILES (X86)\\WIBUKEY\\SERVER\\WkSvW32.exe\u0027 to inject malicious executables and escalate privileges.",
"id": "GHSA-9243-8h4w-g3wg",
"modified": "2026-01-16T00:30:55Z",
"published": "2026-01-16T00:30:55Z",
"references": [
{
"type": "ADVISORY",
"url": "https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2021-47810"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/49999"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://www.vulncheck.com/advisories/wibukey-runtime-wksvwexe-unquoted-service-path"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://www.wibu.com"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://www.wibu.com/us/support/user/downloads-user-software.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"
},
{
"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.