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-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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"aliases": [
"CVE-2022-2147"
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"nvd_published_at": "2022-06-23T21:15:00Z",
"severity": "HIGH"
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"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": [
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"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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"aliases": [
"CVE-2022-50913"
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"CWE-428"
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"github_reviewed_at": null,
"nvd_published_at": "2026-01-13T23:15:54Z",
"severity": "HIGH"
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"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": [
{
"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"
}
],
"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"
}
]
}
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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"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"
}
],
"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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"score": "CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:H/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H",
"type": "CVSS_V3"
}
]
}
GHSA-G573-XWXG-XCMM
Vulnerability from github – Published: 2025-09-05 06:30 – Updated: 2025-09-05 06:30RATOC RAID Monitoring Manager for Windows provided by RATOC Systems, Inc. registers a Windows service with an unquoted file path. A user with the write permission on the root directory of the system drive may execute arbitrary code with SYSTEM privilege.
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"affected": [],
"aliases": [
"CVE-2025-58400"
],
"database_specific": {
"cwe_ids": [
"CWE-428"
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"github_reviewed": false,
"github_reviewed_at": null,
"nvd_published_at": "2025-09-05T06:15:32Z",
"severity": "HIGH"
},
"details": "RATOC RAID Monitoring Manager for Windows provided by RATOC Systems, Inc. registers a Windows service with an unquoted file path. A user with the write permission on the root directory of the system drive may execute arbitrary code with SYSTEM privilege.",
"id": "GHSA-g573-xwxg-xcmm",
"modified": "2025-09-05T06:30:29Z",
"published": "2025-09-05T06:30:29Z",
"references": [
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"type": "ADVISORY",
"url": "https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2025-58400"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://jvn.jp/en/jp/JVN98737186"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://www.ratocsystems.com/dlsoft/dlsoft_storage/dlsoft_hddcase/raidmanager"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://www.ratocsystems.com/topics/userinfo/raidmanager202508"
}
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"schema_version": "1.4.0",
"severity": [
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"score": "CVSS:3.0/AV:L/AC:L/PR:H/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: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-G5W4-HCRR-82X9
Vulnerability from github – Published: 2025-12-18 00:34 – Updated: 2025-12-18 00:34USB Flash Drives Control 4.1.0.0 contains an unquoted service path vulnerability in its service configuration that allows local attackers to potentially execute arbitrary code. Attackers can exploit the unquoted path in 'C:\Program Files\USB Flash Drives Control\usbcs.exe' to inject malicious executables and escalate privileges on Windows systems.
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"affected": [],
"aliases": [
"CVE-2023-53912"
],
"database_specific": {
"cwe_ids": [
"CWE-428"
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"github_reviewed": false,
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"nvd_published_at": "2025-12-17T23:15:49Z",
"severity": "HIGH"
},
"details": "USB Flash Drives Control 4.1.0.0 contains an unquoted service path vulnerability in its service configuration that allows local attackers to potentially execute arbitrary code. Attackers can exploit the unquoted path in \u0027C:\\Program Files\\USB Flash Drives Control\\usbcs.exe\u0027 to inject malicious executables and escalate privileges on Windows systems.",
"id": "GHSA-g5w4-hcrr-82x9",
"modified": "2025-12-18T00:34:07Z",
"published": "2025-12-18T00:34:07Z",
"references": [
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"type": "ADVISORY",
"url": "https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2023-53912"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://binisoft.org"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/51508"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://www.vulncheck.com/advisories/usb-flash-drives-control-unquoted-service-path-privilege-escalation"
}
],
"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:N/A:N",
"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-G668-5FQC-6QJ6
Vulnerability from github – Published: 2025-10-23 06:31 – Updated: 2025-12-10 09:30NarSuS App registers a Windows service with an unquoted file path. A user with the write permission on the root directory of the system drive may execute arbitrary code with SYSTEM privilege.
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"affected": [],
"aliases": [
"CVE-2025-61865"
],
"database_specific": {
"cwe_ids": [
"CWE-428"
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"github_reviewed": false,
"github_reviewed_at": null,
"nvd_published_at": "2025-10-23T05:15:32Z",
"severity": "HIGH"
},
"details": "NarSuS App registers a Windows service with an unquoted file path. A user with the write permission on the root directory of the system drive may execute arbitrary code with SYSTEM privilege.",
"id": "GHSA-g668-5fqc-6qj6",
"modified": "2025-12-10T09:30:24Z",
"published": "2025-10-23T06:31:00Z",
"references": [
{
"type": "ADVISORY",
"url": "https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2025-61865"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://jvn.jp/en/jp/JVN03295012"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://www.iodata.jp/support/information/2025/10_NarSuS_App"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://www.iodata.jp/support/information/2025/12_CloneforWindows"
}
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"schema_version": "1.4.0",
"severity": [
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"score": "CVSS:3.0/AV:L/AC:L/PR:H/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: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-G748-JRJ6-5689
Vulnerability from github – Published: 2022-05-24 19:04 – Updated: 2022-05-24 19:04Unquoted service path in the Intel Unite(R) Client for Windows before version 4.2.25031 may allow an authenticated user to potentially enable an escalation of privilege via local access.
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"affected": [],
"aliases": [
"CVE-2021-0112"
],
"database_specific": {
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"CWE-428"
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"github_reviewed": false,
"github_reviewed_at": null,
"nvd_published_at": "2021-06-09T20:15:00Z",
"severity": "HIGH"
},
"details": "Unquoted service path in the Intel Unite(R) Client for Windows before version 4.2.25031 may allow an authenticated user to potentially enable an escalation of privilege via local access.",
"id": "GHSA-g748-jrj6-5689",
"modified": "2022-05-24T19:04:23Z",
"published": "2022-05-24T19:04:23Z",
"references": [
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"type": "ADVISORY",
"url": "https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2021-0112"
},
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"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://www.intel.com/content/www/us/en/security-center/advisory/intel-sa-00506.html"
}
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"severity": []
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GHSA-G783-V4WQ-R94X
Vulnerability from github – Published: 2026-02-01 15:32 – Updated: 2026-02-01 15:32EPSON EasyMP Network Projection 2.81 contains an unquoted service path vulnerability in the EMP_NSWLSV service that allows local users to potentially execute arbitrary code. Attackers can exploit the unquoted path in C:\Program Files (x86)\EPSON Projector\EasyMP Network Projection V2\ to inject malicious code that would execute with LocalSystem privileges.
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"affected": [],
"aliases": [
"CVE-2020-37064"
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"CWE-428"
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"github_reviewed_at": null,
"nvd_published_at": "2026-02-01T15:16:04Z",
"severity": "HIGH"
},
"details": "EPSON EasyMP Network Projection 2.81 contains an unquoted service path vulnerability in the EMP_NSWLSV service that allows local users to potentially execute arbitrary code. Attackers can exploit the unquoted path in C:\\Program Files (x86)\\EPSON Projector\\EasyMP Network Projection V2\\ to inject malicious code that would execute with LocalSystem privileges.",
"id": "GHSA-g783-v4wq-r94x",
"modified": "2026-02-01T15:32:31Z",
"published": "2026-02-01T15:32:31Z",
"references": [
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"type": "ADVISORY",
"url": "https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2020-37064"
},
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"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://epson.com/support/easymp-network-projection-v2-86-for-windows"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/48069"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://www.vulncheck.com/advisories/epson-easymp-network-projection-empnswlsv-unquoted-service-path"
}
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"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-G824-3QG6-QHQ5
Vulnerability from github – Published: 2026-01-16 00:30 – Updated: 2026-01-16 00:30Disk Savvy 13.6.14 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 to inject malicious executables that will be run with elevated LocalSystem privileges.
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"affected": [],
"aliases": [
"CVE-2021-47805"
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"CWE-428"
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"github_reviewed": false,
"github_reviewed_at": null,
"nvd_published_at": "2026-01-16T00:16:25Z",
"severity": "HIGH"
},
"details": "Disk Savvy 13.6.14 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 to inject malicious executables that will be run with elevated LocalSystem privileges.",
"id": "GHSA-g824-3qg6-qhq5",
"modified": "2026-01-16T00:30:55Z",
"published": "2026-01-16T00:30:55Z",
"references": [
{
"type": "ADVISORY",
"url": "https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2021-47805"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://www.disksavvy.com"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/50024"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://www.vulncheck.com/advisories/disk-savvy-multiple-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: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",
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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.