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-99JF-RPJR-FWJV
Vulnerability from github – Published: 2026-06-19 15:33 – Updated: 2026-06-19 15:33
VLAI
Details
Windows Firewall Control 4.8.6.0 contains an unquoted service path vulnerability that allows local attackers to escalate privileges by inserting malicious executables in the service path. Attackers can place executable files in unquoted path directories that the wfcs.exe service will execute with LocalSystem privileges upon service restart or system reboot.
Severity
{
"affected": [],
"aliases": [
"CVE-2016-20091"
],
"database_specific": {
"cwe_ids": [
"CWE-428"
],
"github_reviewed": false,
"github_reviewed_at": null,
"nvd_published_at": "2026-06-19T15:16:32Z",
"severity": "HIGH"
},
"details": "Windows Firewall Control 4.8.6.0 contains an unquoted service path vulnerability that allows local attackers to escalate privileges by inserting malicious executables in the service path. Attackers can place executable files in unquoted path directories that the wfcs.exe service will execute with LocalSystem privileges upon service restart or system reboot.",
"id": "GHSA-99jf-rpjr-fwjv",
"modified": "2026-06-19T15:33:18Z",
"published": "2026-06-19T15:33:18Z",
"references": [
{
"type": "ADVISORY",
"url": "https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2016-20091"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/40443"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://www.vulncheck.com/advisories/windows-firewall-control-unquoted-service-path-privilege-escalation"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "http://www.binisoft.org"
}
],
"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-99MQ-X342-PPQ6
Vulnerability from github – Published: 2026-01-21 18:30 – Updated: 2026-01-21 18:30
VLAI
Details
OSAS Traverse Extension 11 contains an unquoted service path vulnerability in the TravExtensionHostSvc service running with LocalSystem privileges. Attackers can exploit the unquoted path to inject and execute malicious code by placing executable files in the service's path, potentially gaining elevated system access.
Severity
{
"affected": [],
"aliases": [
"CVE-2021-47864"
],
"database_specific": {
"cwe_ids": [
"CWE-428"
],
"github_reviewed": false,
"github_reviewed_at": null,
"nvd_published_at": "2026-01-21T18:16:18Z",
"severity": "HIGH"
},
"details": "OSAS Traverse Extension 11 contains an unquoted service path vulnerability in the TravExtensionHostSvc service running with LocalSystem privileges. Attackers can exploit the unquoted path to inject and execute malicious code by placing executable files in the service\u0027s path, potentially gaining elevated system access.",
"id": "GHSA-99mq-x342-ppq6",
"modified": "2026-01-21T18:30:31Z",
"published": "2026-01-21T18:30:31Z",
"references": [
{
"type": "ADVISORY",
"url": "https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2021-47864"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://web.archive.org/web/20200817150522/https://www.osas.com"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/49698"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://www.vulncheck.com/advisories/osas-traverse-extension-travextensionhostsvc-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-9CJM-JVQX-XQ8Q
Vulnerability from github – Published: 2025-10-31 18:31 – Updated: 2025-10-31 18:31
VLAI
Details
The service Bizerba Communication Server (BCS) has an unquoted service path. Due to the way Windows searches the executable for the BCS service, malicious programs can be executed.
Severity
8.8 (High)
{
"affected": [],
"aliases": [
"CVE-2025-12507"
],
"database_specific": {
"cwe_ids": [
"CWE-428"
],
"github_reviewed": false,
"github_reviewed_at": null,
"nvd_published_at": "2025-10-31T16:15:39Z",
"severity": "HIGH"
},
"details": "The service Bizerba Communication Server (BCS) has an unquoted service path. Due to the way Windows searches the executable for the BCS service, malicious programs can be executed.",
"id": "GHSA-9cjm-jvqx-xq8q",
"modified": "2025-10-31T18:31:14Z",
"published": "2025-10-31T18:31:14Z",
"references": [
{
"type": "ADVISORY",
"url": "https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2025-12507"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://www.bizerba.com/downloads/global/information-security/2025/bizerba-sa-2025-0005.pdf"
}
],
"schema_version": "1.4.0",
"severity": [
{
"score": "CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:C/C:H/I:H/A:H",
"type": "CVSS_V3"
}
]
}
GHSA-9H8Q-9MHQ-W5Q4
Vulnerability from github – Published: 2025-12-23 00:30 – Updated: 2025-12-23 00:30
VLAI
Details
Cobian Backup Gravity 11.2.0.582 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 in the CobianBackup11 service to inject malicious code that would execute with LocalSystem privileges during service startup.
Severity
{
"affected": [],
"aliases": [
"CVE-2022-50688"
],
"database_specific": {
"cwe_ids": [
"CWE-428"
],
"github_reviewed": false,
"github_reviewed_at": null,
"nvd_published_at": "2025-12-22T22:15:59Z",
"severity": "HIGH"
},
"details": "Cobian Backup Gravity 11.2.0.582 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 in the CobianBackup11 service to inject malicious code that would execute with LocalSystem privileges during service startup.",
"id": "GHSA-9h8q-9mhq-w5q4",
"modified": "2025-12-23T00:30:31Z",
"published": "2025-12-23T00:30:31Z",
"references": [
{
"type": "ADVISORY",
"url": "https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2022-50688"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://www.cobiansoft.com"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/50791"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://www.vulncheck.com/advisories/cobian-backup-gravity-unquoted-service-path-privilege-escalation"
}
],
"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-9MV8-29R8-JW5C
Vulnerability from github – Published: 2026-06-19 15:33 – Updated: 2026-06-19 15:33
VLAI
Details
Comodo Dragon Browser versions up to 52.15.25.663 contain a privilege escalation vulnerability in the DragonUpdater service due to an unquoted service path running with SYSTEM privileges. A local attacker can insert a malicious executable in the service path and execute arbitrary code with elevated privileges upon service restart or system reboot.
Severity
{
"affected": [],
"aliases": [
"CVE-2016-20090"
],
"database_specific": {
"cwe_ids": [
"CWE-428"
],
"github_reviewed": false,
"github_reviewed_at": null,
"nvd_published_at": "2026-06-19T15:16:32Z",
"severity": "HIGH"
},
"details": "Comodo Dragon Browser versions up to 52.15.25.663 contain a privilege escalation vulnerability in the DragonUpdater service due to an unquoted service path running with SYSTEM privileges. A local attacker can insert a malicious executable in the service path and execute arbitrary code with elevated privileges upon service restart or system reboot.",
"id": "GHSA-9mv8-29r8-jw5c",
"modified": "2026-06-19T15:33:18Z",
"published": "2026-06-19T15:33:18Z",
"references": [
{
"type": "ADVISORY",
"url": "https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2016-20090"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://www.comodo.com"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://www.comodo.com/home/browsers-toolbars/browser.php"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/40471"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://www.vulncheck.com/advisories/comodo-dragon-browser-privilege-escalation-via-unquoted-service-path"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "http://yildirimyunus.com"
}
],
"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-9P4G-QFJ4-PJVF
Vulnerability from github – Published: 2026-02-05 00:31 – Updated: 2026-02-05 00:31
VLAI
Details
ProShow Producer 9.0.3797 contains an unquoted service path vulnerability in the ScsiAccess 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 LocalSystem privileges during service startup.
Severity
{
"affected": [],
"aliases": [
"CVE-2019-25274"
],
"database_specific": {
"cwe_ids": [
"CWE-428"
],
"github_reviewed": false,
"github_reviewed_at": null,
"nvd_published_at": "2026-02-05T00:15:51Z",
"severity": "HIGH"
},
"details": "ProShow Producer 9.0.3797 contains an unquoted service path vulnerability in the ScsiAccess 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 LocalSystem privileges during service startup.",
"id": "GHSA-9p4g-qfj4-pjvf",
"modified": "2026-02-05T00:31:01Z",
"published": "2026-02-05T00:31:01Z",
"references": [
{
"type": "ADVISORY",
"url": "https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2019-25274"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/47705"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://www.vulncheck.com/advisories/proshow-producer-unquoted-service-path"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "http://www.photodex.com"
}
],
"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-9Q9Q-5RW5-GP2H
Vulnerability from github – Published: 2025-03-12 18:32 – Updated: 2025-03-14 18:30
VLAI
Details
Xerox Desktop Print Experience application contains a Local Privilege Escalation (LPE) vulnerability, which allows a low-privileged user to gain SYSTEM-level access.
Severity
5.2 (Medium)
{
"affected": [],
"aliases": [
"CVE-2025-1984"
],
"database_specific": {
"cwe_ids": [
"CWE-269",
"CWE-428"
],
"github_reviewed": false,
"github_reviewed_at": null,
"nvd_published_at": "2025-03-12T16:15:20Z",
"severity": "MODERATE"
},
"details": "Xerox Desktop Print Experience application contains a Local Privilege Escalation (LPE) vulnerability, which allows a low-privileged user to gain SYSTEM-level access.",
"id": "GHSA-9q9q-5rw5-gp2h",
"modified": "2025-03-14T18:30:49Z",
"published": "2025-03-12T18:32:52Z",
"references": [
{
"type": "ADVISORY",
"url": "https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2025-1984"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://securitydocs.business.xerox.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/03/Xerox-Security-Bulletin-XRX25-004-for-Xerox-FreeFlow-Print-Server-v7.pdf"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://securitydocs.business.xerox.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/03/Xerox-Security-Bulletin-XRX25-006-for-Xerox-Desktop-Print-Experience.pdf"
}
],
"schema_version": "1.4.0",
"severity": [
{
"score": "CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:C/C:L/I:L/A:N",
"type": "CVSS_V3"
}
]
}
GHSA-9QG6-Q2VV-F5HW
Vulnerability from github – Published: 2022-05-13 01:25 – Updated: 2022-05-13 01:25
VLAI
Details
FreeSSHd 1.3.1 version is vulnerable to an Unquoted Path Service allowing local users to launch processes with elevated privileges.
Severity
7.8 (High)
{
"affected": [],
"aliases": [
"CVE-2017-1000475"
],
"database_specific": {
"cwe_ids": [
"CWE-428"
],
"github_reviewed": false,
"github_reviewed_at": null,
"nvd_published_at": "2018-01-24T14:29:00Z",
"severity": "HIGH"
},
"details": "FreeSSHd 1.3.1 version is vulnerable to an Unquoted Path Service allowing local users to launch processes with elevated privileges.",
"id": "GHSA-9qg6-q2vv-f5hw",
"modified": "2022-05-13T01:25:27Z",
"published": "2022-05-13T01:25:27Z",
"references": [
{
"type": "ADVISORY",
"url": "https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2017-1000475"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://github.com/lajarajorge/CVE-2017-1000475/blob/master/README.md"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/48044"
}
],
"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-9QG8-V48Q-MVFP
Vulnerability from github – Published: 2026-04-04 15:30 – Updated: 2026-04-04 15:30
VLAI
Details
sheed AntiVirus 2.3 contains an unquoted service path vulnerability in the ShavProt service that allows local attackers to escalate privileges by exploiting the service binary path. Attackers can insert a malicious executable in the unquoted path and trigger service restart or system reboot to execute code with LocalSystem privileges.
Severity
{
"affected": [],
"aliases": [
"CVE-2016-20061"
],
"database_specific": {
"cwe_ids": [
"CWE-428"
],
"github_reviewed": false,
"github_reviewed_at": null,
"nvd_published_at": "2026-04-04T14:16:18Z",
"severity": "HIGH"
},
"details": "sheed AntiVirus 2.3 contains an unquoted service path vulnerability in the ShavProt service that allows local attackers to escalate privileges by exploiting the service binary path. Attackers can insert a malicious executable in the unquoted path and trigger service restart or system reboot to execute code with LocalSystem privileges.",
"id": "GHSA-9qg8-v48q-mvfp",
"modified": "2026-04-04T15:30:20Z",
"published": "2026-04-04T15:30:20Z",
"references": [
{
"type": "ADVISORY",
"url": "https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2016-20061"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/40497"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://www.vulncheck.com/advisories/sheed-antivirus-unquoted-service-path-privilege-escalation"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "http://dl.sheedantivirus.ir/setup.exe"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "http://sheedantivirus.ir"
}
],
"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-9QVC-PGQ6-F6QJ
Vulnerability from github – Published: 2026-01-29 15:30 – Updated: 2026-01-29 15:30
VLAI
Details
CodeMeter 6.60 contains an unquoted service path vulnerability that allows local users to potentially execute arbitrary code with elevated system privileges. Attackers can exploit the unquoted binary path in the CodeMeter Runtime Server service to inject malicious code that would execute with LocalSystem permissions.
Severity
{
"affected": [],
"aliases": [
"CVE-2020-37017"
],
"database_specific": {
"cwe_ids": [
"CWE-428"
],
"github_reviewed": false,
"github_reviewed_at": null,
"nvd_published_at": "2026-01-29T15:16:09Z",
"severity": "HIGH"
},
"details": "CodeMeter 6.60 contains an unquoted service path vulnerability that allows local users to potentially execute arbitrary code with elevated system privileges. Attackers can exploit the unquoted binary path in the CodeMeter Runtime Server service to inject malicious code that would execute with LocalSystem permissions.",
"id": "GHSA-9qvc-pgq6-f6qj",
"modified": "2026-01-29T15:30:28Z",
"published": "2026-01-29T15:30:28Z",
"references": [
{
"type": "ADVISORY",
"url": "https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2020-37017"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/48735"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://www.vulncheck.com/advisories/codemeter-codemeterexe-unquoted-service-path"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://www.wibu.com/us/products/codemeter/runtime.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.