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-GX86-6F2H-RHF6
Vulnerability from github – Published: 2026-09-08 21:34 – Updated: 2026-09-08 21:34
VLAI
Details
Maono Link 3.8.13 MaonoAiServices Windows service allows local privilege escalation for a standard user account via improper write privileges in 'C:\ProgramData\Maono'. Fixed in 4.0.80.
Severity
{
"affected": [],
"aliases": [
"CVE-2026-77827"
],
"database_specific": {
"cwe_ids": [
"CWE-428"
],
"github_reviewed": false,
"github_reviewed_at": null,
"nvd_published_at": "2026-09-08T21:18:39Z",
"severity": "HIGH"
},
"details": "Maono Link 3.8.13 MaonoAiServices Windows service allows local privilege escalation for a standard user account via improper write privileges in \u0027C:\\ProgramData\\Maono\u0027. Fixed in 4.0.80.",
"id": "GHSA-gx86-6f2h-rhf6",
"modified": "2026-09-08T21:34:30Z",
"published": "2026-09-08T21:34:30Z",
"references": [
{
"type": "ADVISORY",
"url": "https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2026-77827"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://raw.githubusercontent.com/cisagov/CSAF/develop/csaf_files/IT/white/2026/va-26-251-01.json"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://www.cve.org/CVERecord?id=CVE-2026-77827"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://www.maono.com/products/maono-link-software"
}
],
"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:N",
"type": "CVSS_V3"
},
{
"score": "CVSS:4.0/AV:L/AC:L/AT:N/PR:L/UI:N/VC:H/VI:H/VA:N/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-GXX5-7X36-J997
Vulnerability from github – Published: 2023-01-10 12:30 – Updated: 2023-01-13 09:30
VLAI
Details
Avira Security for Windows contains an unquoted service path which allows attackers with local administrative privileges to cause a Denial of Service. The issue was fixed with Avira Security version 1.1.78
Severity
4.4 (Medium)
{
"affected": [],
"aliases": [
"CVE-2022-4429"
],
"database_specific": {
"cwe_ids": [
"CWE-428"
],
"github_reviewed": false,
"github_reviewed_at": null,
"nvd_published_at": "2023-01-10T10:15:00Z",
"severity": "MODERATE"
},
"details": "Avira Security for Windows contains an unquoted service path which allows attackers with local administrative privileges to cause a Denial of Service. The issue was fixed with Avira Security version 1.1.78",
"id": "GHSA-gxx5-7x36-j997",
"modified": "2023-01-13T09:30:26Z",
"published": "2023-01-10T12:30:27Z",
"references": [
{
"type": "ADVISORY",
"url": "https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2022-4429"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://support.norton.com/sp/static/external/tools/security-advisories.html"
}
],
"schema_version": "1.4.0",
"severity": [
{
"score": "CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:H/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:N/A:H",
"type": "CVSS_V3"
}
]
}
GHSA-H259-67JX-3Q85
Vulnerability from github – Published: 2026-06-19 15:33 – Updated: 2026-06-19 15:33
VLAI
Details
Malwarebytes 4.5 contains an unquoted service path vulnerability in the MBAMService executable that allows local attackers to escalate privileges by injecting malicious code into the system root path. Attackers can place executable files in unquoted path directories that execute with LocalSystem privileges during service startup or system reboot.
Severity
{
"affected": [],
"aliases": [
"CVE-2022-50971"
],
"database_specific": {
"cwe_ids": [
"CWE-428"
],
"github_reviewed": false,
"github_reviewed_at": null,
"nvd_published_at": "2026-06-19T15:16:34Z",
"severity": "HIGH"
},
"details": "Malwarebytes 4.5 contains an unquoted service path vulnerability in the MBAMService executable that allows local attackers to escalate privileges by injecting malicious code into the system root path. Attackers can place executable files in unquoted path directories that execute with LocalSystem privileges during service startup or system reboot.",
"id": "GHSA-h259-67jx-3q85",
"modified": "2026-06-19T15:33:19Z",
"published": "2026-06-19T15:33:19Z",
"references": [
{
"type": "ADVISORY",
"url": "https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2022-50971"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/50806"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://www.malwarebytes.com"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://www.malwarebytes.com/mwb-download"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://www.vulncheck.com/advisories/malwarebytes-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-H59M-8F5F-H863
Vulnerability from github – Published: 2024-09-10 18:30 – Updated: 2024-09-10 18:30
VLAI
Details
Windows Setup and Deployment Elevation of Privilege Vulnerability
Severity
7.8 (High)
{
"affected": [],
"aliases": [
"CVE-2024-43457"
],
"database_specific": {
"cwe_ids": [
"CWE-428"
],
"github_reviewed": false,
"github_reviewed_at": null,
"nvd_published_at": "2024-09-10T17:15:33Z",
"severity": "HIGH"
},
"details": "Windows Setup and Deployment Elevation of Privilege Vulnerability",
"id": "GHSA-h59m-8f5f-h863",
"modified": "2024-09-10T18:30:46Z",
"published": "2024-09-10T18:30:46Z",
"references": [
{
"type": "ADVISORY",
"url": "https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2024-43457"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://msrc.microsoft.com/update-guide/vulnerability/CVE-2024-43457"
}
],
"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"
}
]
}
GHSA-H5G4-F7PV-2P3R
Vulnerability from github – Published: 2026-01-21 18:30 – Updated: 2026-01-21 18:30
VLAI
Details
VFS for Git 1.0.21014.1 contains an unquoted service path vulnerability in the GVFS.Service Windows service that allows local attackers to execute code with elevated privileges. Attackers can exploit the unquoted binary path to inject malicious executables that will be launched with LocalSystem privileges during service startup or system reboot.
Severity
{
"affected": [],
"aliases": [
"CVE-2021-47874"
],
"database_specific": {
"cwe_ids": [
"CWE-428"
],
"github_reviewed": false,
"github_reviewed_at": null,
"nvd_published_at": "2026-01-21T18:16:20Z",
"severity": "HIGH"
},
"details": "VFS for Git 1.0.21014.1 contains an unquoted service path vulnerability in the GVFS.Service Windows service that allows local attackers to execute code with elevated privileges. Attackers can exploit the unquoted binary path to inject malicious executables that will be launched with LocalSystem privileges during service startup or system reboot.",
"id": "GHSA-h5g4-f7pv-2p3r",
"modified": "2026-01-21T18:30:31Z",
"published": "2026-01-21T18:30:31Z",
"references": [
{
"type": "ADVISORY",
"url": "https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2021-47874"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://vfsforgit.org"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/49661"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://www.vulncheck.com/advisories/vfs-for-git-gvfsservice-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-H6F8-572J-WXRC
Vulnerability from github – Published: 2022-05-13 01:34 – Updated: 2022-05-13 01:34
VLAI
Details
An unquoted search path or element in RSLinx Classic Versions 3.90.01 and prior and FactoryTalk Linx Gateway Versions 3.90.00 and prior may allow an authorized, but non-privileged local user to execute arbitrary code and allow a threat actor to escalate user privileges on the affected workstation.
Severity
7.8 (High)
{
"affected": [],
"aliases": [
"CVE-2018-10619"
],
"database_specific": {
"cwe_ids": [
"CWE-428"
],
"github_reviewed": false,
"github_reviewed_at": null,
"nvd_published_at": "2018-06-07T20:29:00Z",
"severity": "HIGH"
},
"details": "An unquoted search path or element in RSLinx Classic Versions 3.90.01 and prior and FactoryTalk Linx Gateway Versions 3.90.00 and prior may allow an authorized, but non-privileged local user to execute arbitrary code and allow a threat actor to escalate user privileges on the affected workstation.",
"id": "GHSA-h6f8-572j-wxrc",
"modified": "2022-05-13T01:34:59Z",
"published": "2022-05-13T01:34:59Z",
"references": [
{
"type": "ADVISORY",
"url": "https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2018-10619"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://ics-cert.us-cert.gov/advisories/ICSA-18-158-01"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/44892"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/104415"
}
],
"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-H9FC-FR94-VW4P
Vulnerability from github – Published: 2026-01-21 18:30 – Updated: 2026-01-21 18:30
VLAI
Details
WIN-PACK PRO 4.8 contains an unquoted service path vulnerability in the GuardTourService that allows local users to potentially execute code with elevated system privileges. Attackers can exploit the unquoted path in C:\Program Files \WINPAKPRO\WP GuardTour Service.exe to inject malicious code that would execute during service startup.
Severity
{
"affected": [],
"aliases": [
"CVE-2021-47866"
],
"database_specific": {
"cwe_ids": [
"CWE-428"
],
"github_reviewed": false,
"github_reviewed_at": null,
"nvd_published_at": "2026-01-21T18:16:18Z",
"severity": "HIGH"
},
"details": "WIN-PACK PRO 4.8 contains an unquoted service path vulnerability in the GuardTourService that allows local users to potentially execute code with elevated system privileges. Attackers can exploit the unquoted path in C:\\Program Files \u003cx86\u003e\\WINPAKPRO\\WP GuardTour Service.exe to inject malicious code that would execute during service startup.",
"id": "GHSA-h9fc-fr94-vw4p",
"modified": "2026-01-21T18:30:31Z",
"published": "2026-01-21T18:30:31Z",
"references": [
{
"type": "ADVISORY",
"url": "https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2021-47866"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/49690"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://www.security.honeywell.com/product-repository/winpak"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://www.vulncheck.com/advisories/win-pack-pro-guardtourservice-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-HFXW-F658-9WGQ
Vulnerability from github – Published: 2026-01-25 15:30 – Updated: 2026-01-25 15:30
VLAI
Details
KMSpico 17.1.0.0 contains an unquoted service path vulnerability in the Service KMSELDI configuration that allows local attackers to potentially execute arbitrary code. Attackers can exploit the unquoted binary path in C:\Program Files\KMSpico\Service_KMS.exe to inject malicious executables and escalate privileges.
Severity
{
"affected": [],
"aliases": [
"CVE-2020-36935"
],
"database_specific": {
"cwe_ids": [
"CWE-428"
],
"github_reviewed": false,
"github_reviewed_at": null,
"nvd_published_at": "2026-01-25T14:15:48Z",
"severity": "HIGH"
},
"details": "KMSpico 17.1.0.0 contains an unquoted service path vulnerability in the Service KMSELDI configuration that allows local attackers to potentially execute arbitrary code. Attackers can exploit the unquoted binary path in C:\\Program Files\\KMSpico\\Service_KMS.exe to inject malicious executables and escalate privileges.",
"id": "GHSA-hfxw-f658-9wgq",
"modified": "2026-01-25T15:30:26Z",
"published": "2026-01-25T15:30:26Z",
"references": [
{
"type": "ADVISORY",
"url": "https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2020-36935"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://official-kmspico.com"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/49003"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://www.vulncheck.com/advisories/kmspico-service-kmseldi-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-HGHV-JXQ4-RJPM
Vulnerability from github – Published: 2022-05-24 19:08 – Updated: 2022-05-24 19:08
VLAI
Details
The Zscaler Client Connector prior to 2.1.2.150 did not quote the search path for services, which allows a local adversary to execute code with system privileges.
{
"affected": [],
"aliases": [
"CVE-2020-11632"
],
"database_specific": {
"cwe_ids": [
"CWE-428"
],
"github_reviewed": false,
"github_reviewed_at": null,
"nvd_published_at": "2021-07-15T20:15:00Z",
"severity": "HIGH"
},
"details": "The Zscaler Client Connector prior to 2.1.2.150 did not quote the search path for services, which allows a local adversary to execute code with system privileges.",
"id": "GHSA-hghv-jxq4-rjpm",
"modified": "2022-05-24T19:08:07Z",
"published": "2022-05-24T19:08:07Z",
"references": [
{
"type": "ADVISORY",
"url": "https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2020-11632"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://help.zscaler.com/zscaler-client-connector/client-connector-app-release-summary-2020?applicable_category=Windows\u0026applicable_version=2.1.2.105"
}
],
"schema_version": "1.4.0",
"severity": []
}
GHSA-HHGJ-XCF6-9R3P
Vulnerability from github – Published: 2025-11-26 03:30 – Updated: 2025-11-26 03:30
VLAI
Details
The CMService.exe service runs with SYSTEM privileges and contains an unquoted service path. This allows a local attacker with write privileges to the filesystem to insert a malicious executable in the path, leading to privilege escalation.
Severity
{
"affected": [],
"aliases": [
"CVE-2025-66264"
],
"database_specific": {
"cwe_ids": [
"CWE-428"
],
"github_reviewed": false,
"github_reviewed_at": null,
"nvd_published_at": "2025-11-26T01:16:10Z",
"severity": "HIGH"
},
"details": "The CMService.exe service runs with SYSTEM privileges and contains an unquoted service path. This allows a local attacker with write privileges to the filesystem to insert a malicious executable in the path, leading to privilege escalation.",
"id": "GHSA-hhgj-xcf6-9r3p",
"modified": "2025-11-26T03:30:21Z",
"published": "2025-11-26T03:30:21Z",
"references": [
{
"type": "ADVISORY",
"url": "https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2025-66264"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://www.megatec.com.tw/software-download"
}
],
"schema_version": "1.4.0",
"severity": [
{
"score": "CVSS:4.0/AV:L/AC:L/AT:P/PR:L/UI:N/VC:H/VI:L/VA:L/SC:H/SI:H/SA:H/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.