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-F7M8-G3G3-P9RF
Vulnerability from github – Published: 2026-06-19 15:33 – Updated: 2026-06-19 15:33Network Inventory Advisor 5.0.26.0 installs the niaservice service with an unquoted binary path that allows local attackers to escalate privileges by placing malicious executables in intermediate directories. Attackers can exploit the unquoted path in the service configuration to execute arbitrary code with LocalSystem privileges when the service starts or restarts.
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"aliases": [
"CVE-2019-25747"
],
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"cwe_ids": [
"CWE-428"
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"github_reviewed_at": null,
"nvd_published_at": "2026-06-19T15:16:33Z",
"severity": "HIGH"
},
"details": "Network Inventory Advisor 5.0.26.0 installs the niaservice service with an unquoted binary path that allows local attackers to escalate privileges by placing malicious executables in intermediate directories. Attackers can exploit the unquoted path in the service configuration to execute arbitrary code with LocalSystem privileges when the service starts or restarts.",
"id": "GHSA-f7m8-g3g3-p9rf",
"modified": "2026-06-19T15:33:18Z",
"published": "2026-06-19T15:33:18Z",
"references": [
{
"type": "ADVISORY",
"url": "https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2019-25747"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/47584"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://www.network-inventory-advisor.com"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://www.network-inventory-advisor.com/download.html"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://www.vulncheck.com/advisories/network-inventory-advisor-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-F7MR-6525-7QMF
Vulnerability from github – Published: 2026-08-04 09:31 – Updated: 2026-08-04 09:31A DLL hijacking vulnerability in GeoVision GV-ASManager allows a local attacker with write access to an unsafe search directory to execute arbitrary code. By placing a crafted dynamic-link library (DLL) file into the application search path prior to the legitimate library, the malicious code is loaded and executed under the security privileges of the GV-ASManager process.
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"aliases": [
"CVE-2026-18755"
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"CWE-428"
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"nvd_published_at": "2026-08-04T08:16:34Z",
"severity": "HIGH"
},
"details": "A DLL hijacking vulnerability in GeoVision GV-ASManager allows a local attacker with write access to an unsafe search directory to execute arbitrary code. By placing a crafted dynamic-link library (DLL) file into the application search path prior to the legitimate library, the malicious code is loaded and executed under the security privileges of the GV-ASManager process.",
"id": "GHSA-f7mr-6525-7qmf",
"modified": "2026-08-04T09:31:35Z",
"published": "2026-08-04T09:31:35Z",
"references": [
{
"type": "ADVISORY",
"url": "https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2026-18755"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://www.geovision.com.tw/cyber_security.php"
}
],
"schema_version": "1.4.0",
"severity": [
{
"score": "CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H",
"type": "CVSS_V3"
}
]
}
GHSA-F7V6-Q2XX-GH48
Vulnerability from github – Published: 2022-05-14 03:09 – Updated: 2022-05-14 03:09The OPC Foundation Local Discovery Server (LDS) before 1.03.367 is installed as a Windows Service without adding double quotes around the opcualds.exe executable path, which might allow local users to gain privileges.
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"affected": [],
"aliases": [
"CVE-2017-11672"
],
"database_specific": {
"cwe_ids": [
"CWE-428"
],
"github_reviewed": false,
"github_reviewed_at": null,
"nvd_published_at": "2018-06-13T18:29:00Z",
"severity": "HIGH"
},
"details": "The OPC Foundation Local Discovery Server (LDS) before 1.03.367 is installed as a Windows Service without adding double quotes around the opcualds.exe executable path, which might allow local users to gain privileges.",
"id": "GHSA-f7v6-q2xx-gh48",
"modified": "2022-05-14T03:09:40Z",
"published": "2022-05-14T03:09:40Z",
"references": [
{
"type": "ADVISORY",
"url": "https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2017-11672"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://opcfoundation-onlineapplications.org/faq/SecurityBulletins/OPC_Foundation_Security_Bulletin_CVE-2017-11672.pdf"
}
],
"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:H/I:H/A:H",
"type": "CVSS_V3"
}
]
}
GHSA-F86Q-56FJ-V562
Vulnerability from github – Published: 2025-03-12 18:32 – Updated: 2025-03-12 18:32Unquoted Search Path or Element vulnerability in OpenText™ Service Manager.
The vulnerability could allow a user to gain SYSTEM privileges through Privilege Escalation.
This issue affects Service Manager: 9.70, 9.71, 9.72.
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"affected": [],
"aliases": [
"CVE-2025-0884"
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"database_specific": {
"cwe_ids": [
"CWE-428"
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"github_reviewed": false,
"github_reviewed_at": null,
"nvd_published_at": "2025-03-12T16:15:20Z",
"severity": "HIGH"
},
"details": "Unquoted Search Path or Element vulnerability in OpenText\u2122 Service Manager.\u00a0\n\nThe vulnerability could allow a user to gain SYSTEM privileges through Privilege Escalation.\n\nThis issue affects Service Manager: 9.70, 9.71, 9.72.",
"id": "GHSA-f86q-56fj-v562",
"modified": "2025-03-12T18:32:52Z",
"published": "2025-03-12T18:32:52Z",
"references": [
{
"type": "ADVISORY",
"url": "https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2025-0884"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://portal.microfocus.com/s/article/KM000036731?language=en_US"
}
],
"schema_version": "1.4.0",
"severity": [
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"score": "CVSS:4.0/AV:L/AC:L/AT:P/PR:L/UI:N/VC:H/VI:H/VA:H/SC:L/SI:L/SA:L/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:P/AU:N/R:A/V:C/RE:M/U:Green",
"type": "CVSS_V4"
}
]
}
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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"affected": [],
"aliases": [
"CVE-2023-24542"
],
"database_specific": {
"cwe_ids": [
"CWE-428"
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"github_reviewed": false,
"github_reviewed_at": null,
"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"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://www.intel.com/content/www/us/en/security-center/advisory/intel-sa-00851.html"
}
],
"schema_version": "1.4.0",
"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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"affected": [],
"aliases": [
"CVE-2022-0357"
],
"database_specific": {
"cwe_ids": [
"CWE-428"
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"github_reviewed": false,
"github_reviewed_at": null,
"nvd_published_at": "2023-05-24T08:15:08Z",
"severity": "HIGH"
},
"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": [
{
"type": "ADVISORY",
"url": "https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2022-0357"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://www.bitdefender.com/support/security-advisories/improper-quoting-path-issue-in-bitdefender-total-security"
}
],
"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"
],
"database_specific": {
"cwe_ids": [
"CWE-428"
],
"github_reviewed": false,
"github_reviewed_at": null,
"nvd_published_at": "2026-02-05T00:15:53Z",
"severity": "HIGH"
},
"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": [
{
"type": "ADVISORY",
"url": "https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2019-25288"
},
{
"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"
}
],
"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"
},
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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-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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"affected": [],
"aliases": [
"CVE-2021-35231"
],
"database_specific": {
"cwe_ids": [
"CWE-428"
],
"github_reviewed": false,
"github_reviewed_at": null,
"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"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://www.solarwinds.com/trust-center/security-advisories/cve-2021-35231"
}
],
"schema_version": "1.4.0",
"severity": []
}
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"
],
"database_specific": {
"cwe_ids": [
"CWE-428"
],
"github_reviewed": false,
"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": [
{
"type": "ADVISORY",
"url": "https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2019-25309"
},
{
"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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"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"
},
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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": {
"cwe_ids": [
"CWE-428"
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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": [
{
"score": "CVSS:3.0/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:L/I:L/A:L",
"type": "CVSS_V3"
}
]
}
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.