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.
761 vulnerabilities reference this CWE, most recent first.
GHSA-F8CP-CQVW-C2XF
Vulnerability from github – Published: 2024-10-10 21:30 – Updated: 2025-05-12 15:30Unquoted search path or element in some Intel(R) Thunderbolt(TM) DCH drivers for Windows before version 88 may allow an authenticated user to potentially enable escalation of privilege via local access.
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"CVE-2023-24542"
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"nvd_published_at": "2024-02-14T14:15:40Z",
"severity": "MODERATE"
},
"details": "Unquoted search path or element in some Intel(R) Thunderbolt(TM) DCH drivers for Windows before version 88 may allow an authenticated user to potentially enable escalation of privilege via local access.",
"id": "GHSA-f8cp-cqvw-c2xf",
"modified": "2025-05-12T15:30:36Z",
"published": "2024-10-10T21:30:41Z",
"references": [
{
"type": "ADVISORY",
"url": "https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2023-24542"
},
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"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://www.intel.com/content/www/us/en/security-center/advisory/intel-sa-00851.html"
}
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"severity": [
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"score": "CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:H/PR:L/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H",
"type": "CVSS_V3"
}
]
}
GHSA-FH44-VJ54-Q7H7
Vulnerability from github – Published: 2023-05-24 09:30 – Updated: 2024-04-04 04:19Unquoted Search Path or Element vulnerability in the Vulnerability Scan component of Bitdefender Total Security, Bitdefender Internet Security, and Bitdefender Antivirus Plus allows an attacker to elevate privileges to SYSTEM.
This issue affects:
Bitdefender Total Security versions prior to 26.0.10.45. Bitdefender Internet Security versions prior to 26.0.10.45. Bitdefender Antivirus Plus versions prior to 26.0.10.45.
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"CVE-2022-0357"
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"nvd_published_at": "2023-05-24T08:15:08Z",
"severity": "HIGH"
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"details": "Unquoted Search Path or Element vulnerability in the Vulnerability Scan component of Bitdefender Total Security, Bitdefender Internet Security, and Bitdefender Antivirus Plus allows an attacker to elevate privileges to SYSTEM.\n\nThis issue affects:\n\nBitdefender Total Security\nversions prior to 26.0.10.45.\nBitdefender Internet Security\nversions prior to 26.0.10.45.\nBitdefender Antivirus Plus\nversions prior to 26.0.10.45.",
"id": "GHSA-fh44-vj54-q7h7",
"modified": "2024-04-04T04:19:33Z",
"published": "2023-05-24T09:30:25Z",
"references": [
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"type": "ADVISORY",
"url": "https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2022-0357"
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"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://www.bitdefender.com/support/security-advisories/improper-quoting-path-issue-in-bitdefender-total-security"
}
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"schema_version": "1.4.0",
"severity": [
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"score": "CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:H/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H",
"type": "CVSS_V3"
}
]
}
GHSA-FHPP-49XQ-J82W
Vulnerability from github – Published: 2026-02-05 00:31 – Updated: 2026-02-05 00:31Wacom WTabletService 6.6.7-3 contains an unquoted service path vulnerability that allows local attackers to execute malicious code with elevated privileges. Attackers can insert an executable file in the service path to run unauthorized code when the service restarts or the system reboots.
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"affected": [],
"aliases": [
"CVE-2019-25288"
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"nvd_published_at": "2026-02-05T00:15:53Z",
"severity": "HIGH"
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"details": "Wacom WTabletService 6.6.7-3 contains an unquoted service path vulnerability that allows local attackers to execute malicious code with elevated privileges. Attackers can insert an executable file in the service path to run unauthorized code when the service restarts or the system reboots.",
"id": "GHSA-fhpp-49xq-j82w",
"modified": "2026-02-05T00:31:01Z",
"published": "2026-02-05T00:31:01Z",
"references": [
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"type": "ADVISORY",
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{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/47593"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://www.vulncheck.com/advisories/wacom-wtabletservice-wtabletservicepro-unquoted-service-path"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://www.wacom.com"
}
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"schema_version": "1.4.0",
"severity": [
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"score": "CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H",
"type": "CVSS_V3"
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"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"
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}
GHSA-FJG7-WF5V-82H5
Vulnerability from github – Published: 2022-05-24 19:18 – Updated: 2022-05-24 19:18As a result of an unquoted service path vulnerability present in the Kiwi Syslog Server Installation Wizard, a local attacker could gain escalated privileges by inserting an executable into the path of the affected service or uninstall entry. Example vulnerable path: "Computer\HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SYSTEM\ControlSet001\Services\Kiwi Syslog Server\Parameters\Application".
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"aliases": [
"CVE-2021-35231"
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"nvd_published_at": "2021-10-25T13:15:00Z",
"severity": "MODERATE"
},
"details": "As a result of an unquoted service path vulnerability present in the Kiwi Syslog Server Installation Wizard, a local attacker could gain escalated privileges by inserting an executable into the path of the affected service or uninstall entry. Example vulnerable path: \"Computer\\HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\\SYSTEM\\ControlSet001\\Services\\Kiwi Syslog Server\\Parameters\\Application\".",
"id": "GHSA-fjg7-wf5v-82h5",
"modified": "2022-05-24T19:18:48Z",
"published": "2022-05-24T19:18:48Z",
"references": [
{
"type": "ADVISORY",
"url": "https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2021-35231"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://documentation.solarwinds.com/en/success_center/kss/content/release_notes/kss_9-8_release_notes.htm"
},
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"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://www.solarwinds.com/trust-center/security-advisories/cve-2021-35231"
}
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"schema_version": "1.4.0",
"severity": []
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GHSA-FMJ5-JWWM-6CM2
Vulnerability from github – Published: 2026-02-11 15:30 – Updated: 2026-02-11 15:30Zilab Remote Console Server 3.2.9 contains an unquoted service path vulnerability that allows local attackers to potentially execute arbitrary code with elevated system privileges. Attackers can exploit the unquoted binary path in the service configuration to inject malicious executables that will be run with LocalSystem permissions.
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"affected": [],
"aliases": [
"CVE-2019-25309"
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"github_reviewed_at": null,
"nvd_published_at": "2026-02-11T15:16:09Z",
"severity": "HIGH"
},
"details": "Zilab Remote Console Server 3.2.9 contains an unquoted service path vulnerability that allows local attackers to potentially execute arbitrary code with elevated system privileges. Attackers can exploit the unquoted binary path in the service configuration to inject malicious executables that will be run with LocalSystem permissions.",
"id": "GHSA-fmj5-jwwm-6cm2",
"modified": "2026-02-11T15:30:27Z",
"published": "2026-02-11T15:30:27Z",
"references": [
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"type": "ADVISORY",
"url": "https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2019-25309"
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{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/47506"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://www.vulncheck.com/advisories/zilab-remote-console-server-zilab-remote-console-server-unquoted-service-path"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "http://html.tucows.com/preview/340137/Zilab-Remote-Console-Server?q=remote+support"
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"score": "CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H",
"type": "CVSS_V3"
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"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-FPFG-HPWQ-XGWM
Vulnerability from github – Published: 2022-05-13 01:32 – Updated: 2022-05-13 01:32Unquoted windows search path (directory/path traversal) vulnerability in Crystal Reports Server, OEM Edition (CRSE), 4.0, 4.10, 4.20, 4.30, startup path.
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"affected": [],
"aliases": [
"CVE-2018-2406"
],
"database_specific": {
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"github_reviewed": false,
"github_reviewed_at": null,
"nvd_published_at": "2018-04-10T15:29:00Z",
"severity": "MODERATE"
},
"details": "Unquoted windows search path (directory/path traversal) vulnerability in Crystal Reports Server, OEM Edition (CRSE), 4.0, 4.10, 4.20, 4.30, startup path.",
"id": "GHSA-fpfg-hpwq-xgwm",
"modified": "2022-05-13T01:32:22Z",
"published": "2022-05-13T01:32:22Z",
"references": [
{
"type": "ADVISORY",
"url": "https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2018-2406"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://blogs.sap.com/2018/04/10/sap-security-patch-day-april-2018"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://launchpad.support.sap.com/#/notes/2560132"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/103719"
}
],
"schema_version": "1.4.0",
"severity": [
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"score": "CVSS:3.0/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:L/I:L/A:L",
"type": "CVSS_V3"
}
]
}
GHSA-FRQ6-C9VG-HMXJ
Vulnerability from github – Published: 2022-06-24 00:00 – Updated: 2022-07-02 00:00Cloudflare Warp for Windows from version 2022.2.95.0 contained an unquoted service path which enables arbitrary code execution leading to privilege escalation. The fix was released in version 2022.3.186.0.
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"affected": [],
"aliases": [
"CVE-2022-2147"
],
"database_specific": {
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"CWE-428"
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"github_reviewed": false,
"github_reviewed_at": null,
"nvd_published_at": "2022-06-23T21:15:00Z",
"severity": "HIGH"
},
"details": "Cloudflare Warp for Windows from version 2022.2.95.0 contained an unquoted service path which enables arbitrary code execution leading to privilege escalation. The fix was released in version 2022.3.186.0.",
"id": "GHSA-frq6-c9vg-hmxj",
"modified": "2022-07-02T00:00:28Z",
"published": "2022-06-24T00:00:23Z",
"references": [
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://github.com/cloudflare/advisories/security/advisories/GHSA-m6w8-3pf9-p68r"
},
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"type": "ADVISORY",
"url": "https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2022-2147"
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"schema_version": "1.4.0",
"severity": [
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"score": "CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H",
"type": "CVSS_V3"
}
]
}
GHSA-FV8W-942M-XV56
Vulnerability from github – Published: 2026-01-14 00:31 – Updated: 2026-01-14 00:31ITeC ITeCProteccioAppServer contains an unquoted service path vulnerability that allows local attackers to execute code with elevated system privileges. Attackers can insert a malicious executable in the service path to gain elevated access during service restart or system reboot.
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"affected": [],
"aliases": [
"CVE-2022-50913"
],
"database_specific": {
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"CWE-428"
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"github_reviewed": false,
"github_reviewed_at": null,
"nvd_published_at": "2026-01-13T23:15:54Z",
"severity": "HIGH"
},
"details": "ITeC ITeCProteccioAppServer contains an unquoted service path vulnerability that allows local attackers to execute code with elevated system privileges. Attackers can insert a malicious executable in the service path to gain elevated access during service restart or system reboot.",
"id": "GHSA-fv8w-942m-xv56",
"modified": "2026-01-14T00:31:28Z",
"published": "2026-01-14T00:31:28Z",
"references": [
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"type": "ADVISORY",
"url": "https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2022-50913"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://itec.es/programas"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/50902"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://www.vulncheck.com/advisories/tcq-itecproteccioappserverexe-unquoted-service-path"
}
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"schema_version": "1.4.0",
"severity": [
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"score": "CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H",
"type": "CVSS_V3"
},
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"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"
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}
GHSA-G29C-F862-592M
Vulnerability from github – Published: 2024-02-02 09:30 – Updated: 2024-02-02 09:30Unquoted Search Path or Element vulnerability in B&R Industrial Automation Automation Studio, B&R Industrial Automation NET/PVI allows Target Programs with Elevated Privileges.This issue affects Automation Studio: from 4.6.0 through 4.6.X, from 4.7.0 before 4.7.7 SP, from 4.8.0 before 4.8.6 SP, from 4.9.0 before 4.9.4 SP; NET/PVI: from 4.6.0 through 4.6.X, from 4.7.0 before 4.7.7, from 4.8.0 before 4.8.6, from 4.9.0 before 4.9.4.
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"aliases": [
"CVE-2020-24682"
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"github_reviewed": false,
"github_reviewed_at": null,
"nvd_published_at": "2024-02-02T08:15:45Z",
"severity": "HIGH"
},
"details": "Unquoted Search Path or Element vulnerability in B\u0026R Industrial Automation Automation Studio, B\u0026R Industrial Automation NET/PVI allows Target Programs with Elevated Privileges.This issue affects Automation Studio: from 4.6.0 through 4.6.X, from 4.7.0 before 4.7.7 SP, from 4.8.0 before 4.8.6 SP, from 4.9.0 before 4.9.4 SP; NET/PVI: from 4.6.0 through 4.6.X, from 4.7.0 before 4.7.7, from 4.8.0 before 4.8.6, from 4.9.0 before 4.9.4.\n\n",
"id": "GHSA-g29c-f862-592m",
"modified": "2024-02-02T09:30:22Z",
"published": "2024-02-02T09:30:22Z",
"references": [
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"type": "ADVISORY",
"url": "https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2020-24682"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://www.br-automation.com/fileadmin/2021-14-BR-AS-NET-PVI-Service-Issues-c3710fbf.pdf"
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"schema_version": "1.4.0",
"severity": [
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"type": "CVSS_V3"
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GHSA-G4W4-7RR6-55QW
Vulnerability from github – Published: 2024-09-06 18:31 – Updated: 2024-09-06 18:31An unquoted search path or element vulnerability has been reported to affect QVR Smart Client. If exploited, the vulnerability could allow local authenticated administrators to execute unauthorized code or commands via unspecified vectors.
We have already fixed the vulnerability in the following version: Windows 10 SP1, Windows 11, Mac OS, and Mac M1: QVR Smart Client 2.4.0.0570 and later
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"nvd_published_at": "2024-09-06T17:15:11Z",
"severity": "MODERATE"
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"details": "An unquoted search path or element vulnerability has been reported to affect QVR Smart Client. If exploited, the vulnerability could allow local authenticated administrators to execute unauthorized code or commands via unspecified vectors.\n\nWe have already fixed the vulnerability in the following version:\nWindows 10 SP1, Windows 11, Mac OS, and Mac M1: QVR Smart Client 2.4.0.0570 and later",
"id": "GHSA-g4w4-7rr6-55qw",
"modified": "2024-09-06T18:31:32Z",
"published": "2024-09-06T18:31:32Z",
"references": [
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"type": "ADVISORY",
"url": "https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2022-27592"
},
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"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://www.qnap.com/en/security-advisory/qsa-24-22"
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"severity": [
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"type": "CVSS_V3"
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}
Mitigation
Properly quote the full search path before executing a program on the system.
Mitigation MIT-5
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
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.