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-P6HC-XJ9V-M5QH
Vulnerability from github – Published: 2022-12-22 03:30 – Updated: 2022-12-29 15:30
VLAI
Details
Untrusted search path vulnerability in Baidunetdisk Version 7.4.3 and earlier allows an attacker to gain privileges via a Trojan horse DLL in an unspecified directory.
Severity
6.7 (Medium)
{
"affected": [],
"aliases": [
"CVE-2021-36631"
],
"database_specific": {
"cwe_ids": [
"CWE-427",
"CWE-428"
],
"github_reviewed": false,
"github_reviewed_at": null,
"nvd_published_at": "2022-12-22T02:15:00Z",
"severity": "MODERATE"
},
"details": "Untrusted search path vulnerability in Baidunetdisk Version 7.4.3 and earlier allows an attacker to gain privileges via a Trojan horse DLL in an unspecified directory.",
"id": "GHSA-p6hc-xj9v-m5qh",
"modified": "2022-12-29T15:30:28Z",
"published": "2022-12-22T03:30:19Z",
"references": [
{
"type": "ADVISORY",
"url": "https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2021-36631"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://github.com/shigophilo/CVE/blob/main/Baidunetdisk%20Version%207.4.3%20dll%20hijack.md"
}
],
"schema_version": "1.4.0",
"severity": [
{
"score": "CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:H/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H",
"type": "CVSS_V3"
}
]
}
GHSA-P6WR-RMQ4-5284
Vulnerability from github – Published: 2023-05-10 15:30 – Updated: 2024-04-04 03:59
VLAI
Details
Uncontrolled search path for the Intel(R) NUC Pro Software Suite before version 2.0.0.3 may allow an authenticated user to potentially enable escalation of privilege via local access.
Severity
6.7 (Medium)
{
"affected": [],
"aliases": [
"CVE-2022-34848"
],
"database_specific": {
"cwe_ids": [
"CWE-427",
"CWE-428"
],
"github_reviewed": false,
"github_reviewed_at": null,
"nvd_published_at": "2023-05-10T14:15:13Z",
"severity": "HIGH"
},
"details": "Uncontrolled search path for the Intel(R) NUC Pro Software Suite before version 2.0.0.3 may allow an authenticated user to potentially enable escalation of privilege via local access.",
"id": "GHSA-p6wr-rmq4-5284",
"modified": "2024-04-04T03:59:11Z",
"published": "2023-05-10T15:30:20Z",
"references": [
{
"type": "ADVISORY",
"url": "https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2022-34848"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://www.intel.com/content/www/us/en/security-center/advisory/intel-sa-00834.html"
}
],
"schema_version": "1.4.0",
"severity": [
{
"score": "CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:H/PR:L/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H",
"type": "CVSS_V3"
}
]
}
GHSA-P9W6-48XR-5R6Q
Vulnerability from github – Published: 2026-06-30 18:31 – Updated: 2026-06-30 18:31
VLAI
Details
The HP Fan Control App might allow local escalation of privileges. An updated version of HP Fan Control App has been released to mitigate this potential vulnerability.
Severity
{
"affected": [],
"aliases": [
"CVE-2026-8864"
],
"database_specific": {
"cwe_ids": [
"CWE-428"
],
"github_reviewed": false,
"github_reviewed_at": null,
"nvd_published_at": "2026-06-30T17:16:26Z",
"severity": "HIGH"
},
"details": "The HP Fan Control App might allow local escalation of privileges. An updated version of HP Fan Control App has been released\n to mitigate this potential vulnerability.",
"id": "GHSA-p9w6-48xr-5r6q",
"modified": "2026-06-30T18:31:40Z",
"published": "2026-06-30T18:31:40Z",
"references": [
{
"type": "ADVISORY",
"url": "https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2026-8864"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://support.hp.com/us-en/document/ish_15217742-15217770-16/hpsbhf04122"
}
],
"schema_version": "1.4.0",
"severity": [
{
"score": "CVSS:4.0/AV:L/AC:L/AT:P/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-PC36-JM28-59WX
Vulnerability from github – Published: 2026-01-16 00:30 – Updated: 2026-01-16 00:30
VLAI
Details
Brother BRPrint Auditor 3.0.7 contains an unquoted service path vulnerability in its Windows service configurations that allows local attackers to potentially execute arbitrary code. Attackers can exploit the unquoted file paths in BrAuSvc and BRPA_Agent services to inject malicious executables and escalate privileges on the system.
Severity
{
"affected": [],
"aliases": [
"CVE-2020-36929"
],
"database_specific": {
"cwe_ids": [
"CWE-428"
],
"github_reviewed": false,
"github_reviewed_at": null,
"nvd_published_at": "2026-01-16T00:16:20Z",
"severity": "HIGH"
},
"details": "Brother BRPrint Auditor 3.0.7 contains an unquoted service path vulnerability in its Windows service configurations that allows local attackers to potentially execute arbitrary code. Attackers can exploit the unquoted file paths in BrAuSvc and BRPA_Agent services to inject malicious executables and escalate privileges on the system.",
"id": "GHSA-pc36-jm28-59wx",
"modified": "2026-01-16T00:30:54Z",
"published": "2026-01-16T00:30:54Z",
"references": [
{
"type": "ADVISORY",
"url": "https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2020-36929"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://support.brother.com/g/s/id/common_download/en/auditor_pro3.html?c=be\u0026lang=fr\u0026redirect=on"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://support.brother.com/g/s/id/common_download/en/auditor_pro3.html?c=be\u0026lang=nl\u0026redirect=on"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/50005"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://www.vulncheck.com/advisories/brother-brprint-auditor-multiple-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-PF2V-Q93P-8954
Vulnerability from github – Published: 2026-02-01 15:32 – Updated: 2026-02-01 15:32
VLAI
Details
Veritas NetBackup 7.0 contains an unquoted service path vulnerability in the NetBackup INET Daemon service that allows local users to potentially execute arbitrary code. Attackers can exploit the unquoted path in C:\Program Files\Veritas\NetBackup\bin\bpinetd.exe to inject malicious code that would execute with elevated LocalSystem privileges.
Severity
{
"affected": [],
"aliases": [
"CVE-2020-37045"
],
"database_specific": {
"cwe_ids": [
"CWE-428"
],
"github_reviewed": false,
"github_reviewed_at": null,
"nvd_published_at": "2026-02-01T15:16:03Z",
"severity": "HIGH"
},
"details": "Veritas NetBackup 7.0 contains an unquoted service path vulnerability in the NetBackup INET Daemon service that allows local users to potentially execute arbitrary code. Attackers can exploit the unquoted path in C:\\Program Files\\Veritas\\NetBackup\\bin\\bpinetd.exe to inject malicious code that would execute with elevated LocalSystem privileges.",
"id": "GHSA-pf2v-q93p-8954",
"modified": "2026-02-01T15:32:31Z",
"published": "2026-02-01T15:32:31Z",
"references": [
{
"type": "ADVISORY",
"url": "https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2020-37045"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/48227"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://www.veritas.com"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://www.vulncheck.com/advisories/netbackup-netbackup-inet-daemon-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-PFMR-VHQJ-M4F4
Vulnerability from github – Published: 2026-02-03 15:30 – Updated: 2026-02-03 15:30
VLAI
Details
Disk Savvy Enterprise 12.3.18 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\Disk Savvy Enterprise\bin\disksvs.exe' to inject malicious executables and escalate privileges.
Severity
{
"affected": [],
"aliases": [
"CVE-2020-37099"
],
"database_specific": {
"cwe_ids": [
"CWE-428"
],
"github_reviewed": false,
"github_reviewed_at": null,
"nvd_published_at": "2026-02-03T15:16:10Z",
"severity": "HIGH"
},
"details": "Disk Savvy Enterprise 12.3.18 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\\Disk Savvy Enterprise\\bin\\disksvs.exe\u0027 to inject malicious executables and escalate privileges.",
"id": "GHSA-pfmr-vhqj-m4f4",
"modified": "2026-02-03T15:30:23Z",
"published": "2026-02-03T15:30:23Z",
"references": [
{
"type": "ADVISORY",
"url": "https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2020-37099"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/48049"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://www.vulncheck.com/advisories/disk-savvy-enterprise-disksvsexe-unquoted-service-path"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "http://www.disksavvy.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-PFW9-W43P-PJ22
Vulnerability from github – Published: 2026-01-26 18:31 – Updated: 2026-01-26 18:31
VLAI
Details
MiniTool ShadowMaker 3.2 contains an unquoted service path vulnerability in the MTAgentService that allows local attackers to potentially execute arbitrary code. Attackers can exploit the unquoted path in 'C:\Program Files\MiniTool ShadowMaker\AgentService.exe' to inject malicious executables and escalate privileges.
Severity
{
"affected": [],
"aliases": [
"CVE-2020-36953"
],
"database_specific": {
"cwe_ids": [
"CWE-428"
],
"github_reviewed": false,
"github_reviewed_at": null,
"nvd_published_at": "2026-01-26T18:16:25Z",
"severity": "HIGH"
},
"details": "MiniTool ShadowMaker 3.2 contains an unquoted service path vulnerability in the MTAgentService that allows local attackers to potentially execute arbitrary code. Attackers can exploit the unquoted path in \u0027C:\\Program Files\\MiniTool ShadowMaker\\AgentService.exe\u0027 to inject malicious executables and escalate privileges.",
"id": "GHSA-pfw9-w43p-pj22",
"modified": "2026-01-26T18:31:29Z",
"published": "2026-01-26T18:31:29Z",
"references": [
{
"type": "ADVISORY",
"url": "https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2020-36953"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/49336"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://www.minitool.com"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://www.vulncheck.com/advisories/minitool-shadowmaker-mtagentservice-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-PG54-VGM7-P44X
Vulnerability from github – Published: 2026-01-28 15:31 – Updated: 2026-01-28 15:31
VLAI
Details
IP Watcher 3.0.0.30 contains an unquoted service path vulnerability in its Windows service configuration that allows local attackers to execute arbitrary code. Attackers can exploit the unquoted binary path to inject malicious executables that will be launched with elevated LocalSystem privileges during service startup.
Severity
{
"affected": [],
"aliases": [
"CVE-2020-36985"
],
"database_specific": {
"cwe_ids": [
"CWE-428"
],
"github_reviewed": false,
"github_reviewed_at": null,
"nvd_published_at": "2026-01-28T13:15:51Z",
"severity": "HIGH"
},
"details": "IP Watcher 3.0.0.30 contains an unquoted service path vulnerability in its Windows service configuration that allows local attackers to execute arbitrary code. Attackers can exploit the unquoted binary path to inject malicious executables that will be launched with elevated LocalSystem privileges during service startup.",
"id": "GHSA-pg54-vgm7-p44x",
"modified": "2026-01-28T15:31:30Z",
"published": "2026-01-28T15:31:30Z",
"references": [
{
"type": "ADVISORY",
"url": "https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2020-36985"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/48968"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://www.gearboxcomputers.com"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://www.vulncheck.com/advisories/ip-watcher-pacserviceexe-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-PH28-R8HF-MVQ7
Vulnerability from github – Published: 2022-05-24 16:46 – Updated: 2024-04-04 00:42
VLAI
Details
Unquoted service path in the installer for the Intel(R) SCS Discovery Utility version 12.0.0.129 and earlier may allow an authenticated user to potentially enable escalation of privilege via local access.
Severity
6.7 (Medium)
{
"affected": [],
"aliases": [
"CVE-2019-11093"
],
"database_specific": {
"cwe_ids": [
"CWE-428"
],
"github_reviewed": false,
"github_reviewed_at": null,
"nvd_published_at": "2019-05-17T16:29:00Z",
"severity": "MODERATE"
},
"details": "Unquoted service path in the installer for the Intel(R) SCS Discovery Utility version 12.0.0.129 and earlier may allow an authenticated user to potentially enable escalation of privilege via local access.",
"id": "GHSA-ph28-r8hf-mvq7",
"modified": "2024-04-04T00:42:10Z",
"published": "2022-05-24T16:46:01Z",
"references": [
{
"type": "ADVISORY",
"url": "https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2019-11093"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://www.intel.com/content/www/us/en/security-center/advisory/INTEL-SA-00234.html"
}
],
"schema_version": "1.4.0",
"severity": [
{
"score": "CVSS:3.0/AV:L/AC:L/PR:H/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H",
"type": "CVSS_V3"
}
]
}
GHSA-PJX5-MJGW-R64H
Vulnerability from github – Published: 2022-04-12 00:00 – Updated: 2022-04-16 00:01
VLAI
Details
In Fujitsu PlugFree Network <= 7.3.0.3, an Unquoted service path in PFNService.exe software allows a local attacker to potentially escalate privileges to system level.
Severity
7.8 (High)
{
"affected": [],
"aliases": [
"CVE-2022-27089"
],
"database_specific": {
"cwe_ids": [
"CWE-428"
],
"github_reviewed": false,
"github_reviewed_at": null,
"nvd_published_at": "2022-04-11T14:15:00Z",
"severity": "HIGH"
},
"details": "In Fujitsu PlugFree Network \u003c= 7.3.0.3, an Unquoted service path in PFNService.exe software allows a local attacker to potentially escalate privileges to system level.",
"id": "GHSA-pjx5-mjgw-r64h",
"modified": "2022-04-16T00:01:12Z",
"published": "2022-04-12T00:00:37Z",
"references": [
{
"type": "ADVISORY",
"url": "https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2022-27089"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://hansesecure.de/2022/03/schwachstelle-in-fujitsu-plugfree-network"
}
],
"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"
}
]
}
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.