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.
761 vulnerabilities reference this CWE, most recent first.
GHSA-QCRP-X5XV-4MR4
Vulnerability from github – Published: 2026-01-14 00:31 – Updated: 2026-01-14 00:31
VLAI
Details
Private Internet Access 3.3 contains an unquoted service path vulnerability that allows local users to potentially execute arbitrary code with elevated system privileges. Attackers can exploit the unquoted path in the service configuration to inject malicious code that would execute with LocalSystem permissions during service startup.
Severity
{
"affected": [],
"aliases": [
"CVE-2022-50924"
],
"database_specific": {
"cwe_ids": [
"CWE-428"
],
"github_reviewed": false,
"github_reviewed_at": null,
"nvd_published_at": "2026-01-13T23:15:56Z",
"severity": "HIGH"
},
"details": "Private Internet Access 3.3 contains an unquoted service path vulnerability that allows local users to potentially execute arbitrary code with elevated system privileges. Attackers can exploit the unquoted path in the service configuration to inject malicious code that would execute with LocalSystem permissions during service startup.",
"id": "GHSA-qcrp-x5xv-4mr4",
"modified": "2026-01-14T00:31:28Z",
"published": "2026-01-14T00:31:28Z",
"references": [
{
"type": "ADVISORY",
"url": "https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2022-50924"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/50804"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://www.privateinternetaccess.com"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://www.privateinternetaccess.com/download"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://www.vulncheck.com/advisories/private-internet-access-pia-service-unquoted-service-path"
}
],
"schema_version": "1.4.0",
"severity": [
{
"score": "CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:N/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-QHWW-QRJ4-8V34
Vulnerability from github – Published: 2025-12-19 21:30 – Updated: 2025-12-19 21:30
VLAI
Details
OCS Inventory NG 2.3.0.0 contains an unquoted service path vulnerability that allows local attackers to escalate privileges to system level. Attackers can place a malicious executable in the unquoted service path and trigger the service restart to execute code with elevated system privileges.
Severity
{
"affected": [],
"aliases": [
"CVE-2023-53947"
],
"database_specific": {
"cwe_ids": [
"CWE-428"
],
"github_reviewed": false,
"github_reviewed_at": null,
"nvd_published_at": "2025-12-19T21:15:50Z",
"severity": "HIGH"
},
"details": "OCS Inventory NG 2.3.0.0 contains an unquoted service path vulnerability that allows local attackers to escalate privileges to system level. Attackers can place a malicious executable in the unquoted service path and trigger the service restart to execute code with elevated system privileges.",
"id": "GHSA-qhww-qrj4-8v34",
"modified": "2025-12-19T21:30:20Z",
"published": "2025-12-19T21:30:20Z",
"references": [
{
"type": "ADVISORY",
"url": "https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2023-53947"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://github.com/OCSInventory-NG/WindowsAgent"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/51389"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://www.vulncheck.com/advisories/ocs-inventory-ng-unquoted-service-path-privilege-escalation"
}
],
"schema_version": "1.4.0",
"severity": [
{
"score": "CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:N/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-QHX6-9FWX-WCFM
Vulnerability from github – Published: 2024-06-12 18:30 – Updated: 2024-06-12 18:30
VLAI
Details
CWE-428: Unquoted search path or element vulnerability exists in Easergy Studio, which could cause privilege escalation when a valid user replaces a trusted file name on the system and reboots the machine.
Severity
7.8 (High)
{
"affected": [],
"aliases": [
"CVE-2024-2747"
],
"database_specific": {
"cwe_ids": [
"CWE-428"
],
"github_reviewed": false,
"github_reviewed_at": null,
"nvd_published_at": "2024-06-12T18:15:11Z",
"severity": "HIGH"
},
"details": "CWE-428: Unquoted search path or element vulnerability exists in Easergy Studio, which could\ncause privilege escalation when a valid user replaces a trusted file name on the system and\nreboots the machine.",
"id": "GHSA-qhx6-9fwx-wcfm",
"modified": "2024-06-12T18:30:41Z",
"published": "2024-06-12T18:30:41Z",
"references": [
{
"type": "ADVISORY",
"url": "https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2024-2747"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://download.schneider-electric.com/files?p_Doc_Ref=SEVD-2024-100-01\u0026p_enDocType=Security+and+Safety+Notice\u0026p_File_Name=SEVD-2024-100-01.pdf"
}
],
"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-QJG9-678Q-XGW7
Vulnerability from github – Published: 2025-11-05 09:30 – Updated: 2025-11-05 09:30
VLAI
Details
Multiple Roboticsware products provided by Roboticsware PTE. LTD. register Windows services with unquoted file paths. A user with the write permission on the root directory of the system drive may execute arbitrary code with SYSTEM privilege.
Severity
{
"affected": [],
"aliases": [
"CVE-2025-64151"
],
"database_specific": {
"cwe_ids": [
"CWE-428"
],
"github_reviewed": false,
"github_reviewed_at": null,
"nvd_published_at": "2025-11-05T07:15:33Z",
"severity": "HIGH"
},
"details": "Multiple Roboticsware products provided by Roboticsware PTE. LTD. register Windows services with unquoted file paths. A user with the write permission on the root directory of the system drive may execute arbitrary code with SYSTEM privilege.",
"id": "GHSA-qjg9-678q-xgw7",
"modified": "2025-11-05T09:30:25Z",
"published": "2025-11-05T09:30:25Z",
"references": [
{
"type": "ADVISORY",
"url": "https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2025-64151"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://jvn.jp/en/jp/JVN92563420"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://www.roboticsware.com/dev-jp/2025/10/28/announcements-20251028"
}
],
"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"
},
{
"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-QPC3-RJF8-6826
Vulnerability from github – Published: 2025-08-29 03:30 – Updated: 2025-08-29 03:30
VLAI
Details
There is an Unquoted Service Path Vulnerability in some HikCentral FocSign versions. This could allow an authenticated user to potentially enable escalation of privilege via local access.
Severity
5.3 (Medium)
{
"affected": [],
"aliases": [
"CVE-2025-39246"
],
"database_specific": {
"cwe_ids": [
"CWE-428"
],
"github_reviewed": false,
"github_reviewed_at": null,
"nvd_published_at": "2025-08-29T03:15:38Z",
"severity": "MODERATE"
},
"details": "There is an Unquoted Service Path Vulnerability in some HikCentral FocSign versions. This could allow an authenticated user to potentially enable escalation of privilege via local access.",
"id": "GHSA-qpc3-rjf8-6826",
"modified": "2025-08-29T03:30:51Z",
"published": "2025-08-29T03:30:51Z",
"references": [
{
"type": "ADVISORY",
"url": "https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2025-39246"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://www.hikvision.com/en/support/cybersecurity/security-advisory/security-vulnerabilities-in-some-hikcentral-products"
}
],
"schema_version": "1.4.0",
"severity": [
{
"score": "CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:L/A:N",
"type": "CVSS_V3"
}
]
}
GHSA-QQ4X-5CHW-W95X
Vulnerability from github – Published: 2026-02-12 21:31 – Updated: 2026-02-12 21:31
VLAI
Details
Realtek IIS Codec Service 6.4.10041.133 contains an unquoted service path vulnerability that allows local attackers to potentially execute arbitrary code. Attackers can exploit the unquoted path in the service configuration to inject malicious executables and escalate privileges on the system.
Severity
{
"affected": [],
"aliases": [
"CVE-2019-25345"
],
"database_specific": {
"cwe_ids": [
"CWE-428"
],
"github_reviewed": false,
"github_reviewed_at": null,
"nvd_published_at": "2026-02-12T20:16:01Z",
"severity": "HIGH"
},
"details": "Realtek IIS Codec Service 6.4.10041.133 contains an unquoted service path vulnerability that allows local attackers to potentially execute arbitrary code. Attackers can exploit the unquoted path in the service configuration to inject malicious executables and escalate privileges on the system.",
"id": "GHSA-qq4x-5chw-w95x",
"modified": "2026-02-12T21:31:27Z",
"published": "2026-02-12T21:31:27Z",
"references": [
{
"type": "ADVISORY",
"url": "https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2019-25345"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/47642"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://www.realtek.com/en"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://www.vulncheck.com/advisories/rtk-iis-codec-service-rtkiscodec-unquote-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-QQX5-69WX-C8QC
Vulnerability from github – Published: 2026-01-16 21:30 – Updated: 2026-01-16 21:30
VLAI
Details
Acer Backup Manager 3.0.0.99 contains an unquoted service path vulnerability in the NTI IScheduleSvc service that allows local users to potentially execute arbitrary code. Attackers can exploit the unquoted path in C:\Program Files (x86)\NTI\Acer Backup Manager\ to inject malicious executables that would run with elevated LocalSystem privileges.
Severity
{
"affected": [],
"aliases": [
"CVE-2021-47826"
],
"database_specific": {
"cwe_ids": [
"CWE-428"
],
"github_reviewed": false,
"github_reviewed_at": null,
"nvd_published_at": "2026-01-16T19:16:07Z",
"severity": "HIGH"
},
"details": "Acer Backup Manager 3.0.0.99 contains an unquoted service path vulnerability in the NTI IScheduleSvc service that allows local users to potentially execute arbitrary code. Attackers can exploit the unquoted path in C:\\Program Files (x86)\\NTI\\Acer Backup Manager\\ to inject malicious executables that would run with elevated LocalSystem privileges.",
"id": "GHSA-qqx5-69wx-c8qc",
"modified": "2026-01-16T21:30:36Z",
"published": "2026-01-16T21:30:36Z",
"references": [
{
"type": "ADVISORY",
"url": "https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2021-47826"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://www.acer.com/ac/en/US/content/home"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/49889"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://www.vulncheck.com/advisories/acer-backup-manager-module-ischedulesvcexe-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-QQXM-J467-M9MR
Vulnerability from github – Published: 2026-06-19 15:33 – Updated: 2026-06-19 15:33
VLAI
Details
AVAST Antivirus 25.11 contains an unquoted service path vulnerability in the SecureLine service that allows local non-privileged users to execute code with elevated SYSTEM privileges. Attackers can exploit the unquoted binary path in the service configuration to inject malicious executables that execute with high-level system permissions.
Severity
{
"affected": [],
"aliases": [
"CVE-2025-71326"
],
"database_specific": {
"cwe_ids": [
"CWE-428"
],
"github_reviewed": false,
"github_reviewed_at": null,
"nvd_published_at": "2026-06-19T15:16:34Z",
"severity": "HIGH"
},
"details": "AVAST Antivirus 25.11 contains an unquoted service path vulnerability in the SecureLine service that allows local non-privileged users to execute code with elevated SYSTEM privileges. Attackers can exploit the unquoted binary path in the service configuration to inject malicious executables that execute with high-level system permissions.",
"id": "GHSA-qqxm-j467-m9mr",
"modified": "2026-06-19T15:33:19Z",
"published": "2026-06-19T15:33:19Z",
"references": [
{
"type": "ADVISORY",
"url": "https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2025-71326"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://www.avast.com"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/52510"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://www.vulncheck.com/advisories/avast-antivirus-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-QRGV-VWFH-8WQ2
Vulnerability from github – Published: 2025-12-09 18:30 – Updated: 2025-12-09 18:30
VLAI
Details
Clone for Windows provided by ELECOM CO.,LTD. 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.
Severity
{
"affected": [],
"aliases": [
"CVE-2025-66271"
],
"database_specific": {
"cwe_ids": [
"CWE-428"
],
"github_reviewed": false,
"github_reviewed_at": null,
"nvd_published_at": "2025-12-09T16:18:18Z",
"severity": "HIGH"
},
"details": "Clone for Windows provided by ELECOM CO.,LTD. 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-qrgv-vwfh-8wq2",
"modified": "2025-12-09T18:30:41Z",
"published": "2025-12-09T18:30:41Z",
"references": [
{
"type": "ADVISORY",
"url": "https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2025-66271"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://jvn.jp/en/jp/JVN33172708"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://www.elecom.co.jp/news/security/20251209-01"
}
],
"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"
},
{
"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-QVC6-Q2WM-52R2
Vulnerability from github – Published: 2026-01-14 00:31 – Updated: 2026-01-14 00:31
VLAI
Details
WOW21 5.0.1.9 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 to inject malicious executables that will be launched with LocalSystem permissions during service startup.
Severity
{
"affected": [],
"aliases": [
"CVE-2022-50921"
],
"database_specific": {
"cwe_ids": [
"CWE-428"
],
"github_reviewed": false,
"github_reviewed_at": null,
"nvd_published_at": "2026-01-13T23:15:55Z",
"severity": "HIGH"
},
"details": "WOW21 5.0.1.9 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 to inject malicious executables that will be launched with LocalSystem permissions during service startup.",
"id": "GHSA-qvc6-q2wm-52r2",
"modified": "2026-01-14T00:31:28Z",
"published": "2026-01-14T00:31:28Z",
"references": [
{
"type": "ADVISORY",
"url": "https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2022-50921"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://web.archive.org/web/20220220170535/https://wow21.life"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/50818"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://www.vulncheck.com/advisories/wow-service-wowservice-unquoted-service-path"
}
],
"schema_version": "1.4.0",
"severity": [
{
"score": "CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:N/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"
}
]
}
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.