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-RFR5-5979-4CW2
Vulnerability from github – Published: 2026-01-14 00:31 – Updated: 2026-01-14 00:31
VLAI
Details
Clevo HotKey Clipboard 2.1.0.6 contains an unquoted service path vulnerability in the HKClipSvc service that allows local non-privileged users to potentially execute code with system privileges. Attackers can exploit the misconfigured service path to inject and execute arbitrary code by placing malicious executables in specific file system locations.
Severity
{
"affected": [],
"aliases": [
"CVE-2023-53984"
],
"database_specific": {
"cwe_ids": [
"CWE-428"
],
"github_reviewed": false,
"github_reviewed_at": null,
"nvd_published_at": "2026-01-13T23:15:59Z",
"severity": "HIGH"
},
"details": "Clevo HotKey Clipboard 2.1.0.6 contains an unquoted service path vulnerability in the HKClipSvc service that allows local non-privileged users to potentially execute code with system privileges. Attackers can exploit the misconfigured service path to inject and execute arbitrary code by placing malicious executables in specific file system locations.",
"id": "GHSA-rfr5-5979-4cw2",
"modified": "2026-01-14T00:31:28Z",
"published": "2026-01-14T00:31:28Z",
"references": [
{
"type": "ADVISORY",
"url": "https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2023-53984"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://web.archive.org/web/20200713203236/https://www.clevo.com.tw/index-en.asp"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/51206"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://www.vulncheck.com/advisories/hotkey-clipboard-privilege-escalation-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-RGRM-944M-JF92
Vulnerability from github – Published: 2022-05-24 19:08 – Updated: 2022-05-24 19:08
VLAI
Details
Unisys Stealth 5.1 before 5.1.025.0 and 6.0 before 6.0.055.0 has an unquoted Windows search path for a scheduled task. An unintended executable might run.
{
"affected": [],
"aliases": [
"CVE-2021-35056"
],
"database_specific": {
"cwe_ids": [
"CWE-428"
],
"github_reviewed": false,
"github_reviewed_at": null,
"nvd_published_at": "2021-07-15T19:15:00Z",
"severity": "MODERATE"
},
"details": "Unisys Stealth 5.1 before 5.1.025.0 and 6.0 before 6.0.055.0 has an unquoted Windows search path for a scheduled task. An unintended executable might run.",
"id": "GHSA-rgrm-944m-jf92",
"modified": "2022-05-24T19:08:08Z",
"published": "2022-05-24T19:08:08Z",
"references": [
{
"type": "ADVISORY",
"url": "https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2021-35056"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://public.support.unisys.com/common/public/vulnerability/NVD_Detail_Rpt.aspx?ID=64"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://public.support.unisys.com/common/public/vulnerability/NVD_Home.aspx"
}
],
"schema_version": "1.4.0",
"severity": []
}
GHSA-RHMF-4WXG-QFJV
Vulnerability from github – Published: 2026-02-05 00:31 – Updated: 2026-02-05 00:31
VLAI
Details
NETGATE Data Backup 3.0.620 contains an unquoted service path vulnerability in its NGDatBckpSrv Windows service configuration. Attackers can exploit the unquoted path to inject and execute malicious code with LocalSystem privileges by placing executable files in specific directory locations.
Severity
{
"affected": [],
"aliases": [
"CVE-2019-25271"
],
"database_specific": {
"cwe_ids": [
"CWE-428"
],
"github_reviewed": false,
"github_reviewed_at": null,
"nvd_published_at": "2026-02-05T00:15:51Z",
"severity": "HIGH"
},
"details": "NETGATE Data Backup 3.0.620 contains an unquoted service path vulnerability in its NGDatBckpSrv Windows service configuration. Attackers can exploit the unquoted path to inject and execute malicious code with LocalSystem privileges by placing executable files in specific directory locations.",
"id": "GHSA-rhmf-4wxg-qfjv",
"modified": "2026-02-05T00:31:01Z",
"published": "2026-02-05T00:31:01Z",
"references": [
{
"type": "ADVISORY",
"url": "https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2019-25271"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/47746"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://www.vulncheck.com/advisories/netgate-data-backup-ngdatbckpsrv-unquoted-service-path"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "http://www.netgate.sk"
}
],
"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-RJ4C-4HGR-W984
Vulnerability from github – Published: 2026-01-27 21:31 – Updated: 2026-01-27 21:31
VLAI
Details
EPSON Status Monitor 3 version 8.0 contains an unquoted service path vulnerability that allows local attackers to potentially execute arbitrary code by exploiting the service binary path. Attackers can leverage the unquoted path in 'C:\Program Files\Common Files\EPSON\EPW!3SSRP\E_S60RPB.EXE' to inject malicious executables and escalate privileges.
Severity
{
"affected": [],
"aliases": [
"CVE-2020-36975"
],
"database_specific": {
"cwe_ids": [
"CWE-428"
],
"github_reviewed": false,
"github_reviewed_at": null,
"nvd_published_at": "2026-01-27T19:16:10Z",
"severity": "HIGH"
},
"details": "EPSON Status Monitor 3 version 8.0 contains an unquoted service path vulnerability that allows local attackers to potentially execute arbitrary code by exploiting the service binary path. Attackers can leverage the unquoted path in \u0027C:\\Program Files\\Common Files\\EPSON\\EPW!3SSRP\\E_S60RPB.EXE\u0027 to inject malicious executables and escalate privileges.",
"id": "GHSA-rj4c-4hgr-w984",
"modified": "2026-01-27T21:31:47Z",
"published": "2026-01-27T21:31:47Z",
"references": [
{
"type": "ADVISORY",
"url": "https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2020-36975"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://epson.com"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/49141"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://www.vulncheck.com/advisories/epson-status-monitor-epsonpmrpcv-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-RJMH-3X6M-HGVQ
Vulnerability from github – Published: 2026-04-04 15:30 – Updated: 2026-04-04 15:30
VLAI
Details
IObit Malware Fighter 4.3.1 contains an unquoted service path vulnerability in the IMFservice and LiveUpdateSvc services that allows local attackers to escalate privileges. Attackers can insert a malicious executable file in the unquoted service path and trigger privilege escalation when the service restarts or the system reboots, executing code with LocalSystem privileges.
Severity
{
"affected": [],
"aliases": [
"CVE-2016-20059"
],
"database_specific": {
"cwe_ids": [
"CWE-428"
],
"github_reviewed": false,
"github_reviewed_at": null,
"nvd_published_at": "2026-04-04T14:16:18Z",
"severity": "HIGH"
},
"details": "IObit Malware Fighter 4.3.1 contains an unquoted service path vulnerability in the IMFservice and LiveUpdateSvc services that allows local attackers to escalate privileges. Attackers can insert a malicious executable file in the unquoted service path and trigger privilege escalation when the service restarts or the system reboots, executing code with LocalSystem privileges.",
"id": "GHSA-rjmh-3x6m-hgvq",
"modified": "2026-04-04T15:30:20Z",
"published": "2026-04-04T15:30:20Z",
"references": [
{
"type": "ADVISORY",
"url": "https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2016-20059"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/40525"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://www.vulncheck.com/advisories/iobit-malware-fighter-unquoted-service-path-privilege-escalation"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "http://www.iobit.com/downloadcenter.php?product=malware-fighter-free"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "http://www.iobit.com/en/index.php"
}
],
"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-RM4W-JVCX-XPM9
Vulnerability from github – Published: 2026-01-21 18:30 – Updated: 2026-01-21 18:30
VLAI
Details
eBeam Education Suite 2.5.0.9 contains an unquoted service path vulnerability in the eBeam Device Service that allows local users to potentially execute code with elevated privileges. Attackers can exploit the unquoted path in the service configuration to inject malicious code that would execute with LocalSystem privileges during service startup.
Severity
{
"affected": [],
"aliases": [
"CVE-2021-47878"
],
"database_specific": {
"cwe_ids": [
"CWE-428"
],
"github_reviewed": false,
"github_reviewed_at": null,
"nvd_published_at": "2026-01-21T18:16:21Z",
"severity": "HIGH"
},
"details": "eBeam Education Suite 2.5.0.9 contains an unquoted service path vulnerability in the eBeam Device Service that allows local users to potentially execute code with elevated privileges. Attackers can exploit the unquoted path in the service configuration to inject malicious code that would execute with LocalSystem privileges during service startup.",
"id": "GHSA-rm4w-jvcx-xpm9",
"modified": "2026-01-21T18:30:31Z",
"published": "2026-01-21T18:30:31Z",
"references": [
{
"type": "ADVISORY",
"url": "https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2021-47878"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/49647"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://www.vulncheck.com/advisories/ebeam-education-suite-ebeam-device-service-unquoted-service-path"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "http://esvc000385.wic045u.server-web.com/Downloads/eBeam"
}
],
"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-RQ6C-35MG-VGRF
Vulnerability from github – Published: 2026-06-19 15:33 – Updated: 2026-06-19 15:33
VLAI
Details
Brother SAPSprint 7.60 contains an unquoted service path vulnerability in the SAPSprint service binary that allows local attackers to escalate privileges. Attackers can place a malicious executable in the Program Files directory path to be executed with LocalSystem privileges when the service starts automatically.
Severity
{
"affected": [],
"aliases": [
"CVE-2021-47985"
],
"database_specific": {
"cwe_ids": [
"CWE-428"
],
"github_reviewed": false,
"github_reviewed_at": null,
"nvd_published_at": "2026-06-19T15:16:34Z",
"severity": "HIGH"
},
"details": "Brother SAPSprint 7.60 contains an unquoted service path vulnerability in the SAPSprint service binary that allows local attackers to escalate privileges. Attackers can place a malicious executable in the Program Files directory path to be executed with LocalSystem privileges when the service starts automatically.",
"id": "GHSA-rq6c-35mg-vgrf",
"modified": "2026-06-19T15:33:19Z",
"published": "2026-06-19T15:33:19Z",
"references": [
{
"type": "ADVISORY",
"url": "https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2021-47985"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://brother.com"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/50061"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://www.vulncheck.com/advisories/brother-sapsprint-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-RRVX-CH7V-78FH
Vulnerability from github – Published: 2026-01-16 00:30 – Updated: 2026-01-16 00:30
VLAI
Details
SysGauge Server 7.9.18 contains an unquoted service path vulnerability in its binary path configuration that allows local attackers to potentially execute arbitrary code. Attackers can exploit the unquoted path in 'C:\Program Files\SysGauge Server\bin\sysgaus.exe' to inject malicious executables and escalate privileges.
Severity
{
"affected": [],
"aliases": [
"CVE-2020-36930"
],
"database_specific": {
"cwe_ids": [
"CWE-428"
],
"github_reviewed": false,
"github_reviewed_at": null,
"nvd_published_at": "2026-01-16T00:16:20Z",
"severity": "HIGH"
},
"details": "SysGauge Server 7.9.18 contains an unquoted service path vulnerability in its binary path configuration that allows local attackers to potentially execute arbitrary code. Attackers can exploit the unquoted path in \u0027C:\\Program Files\\SysGauge Server\\bin\\sysgaus.exe\u0027 to inject malicious executables and escalate privileges.",
"id": "GHSA-rrvx-ch7v-78fh",
"modified": "2026-01-16T00:30:54Z",
"published": "2026-01-16T00:30:54Z",
"references": [
{
"type": "ADVISORY",
"url": "https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2020-36930"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/50009"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://www.sysgauge.com"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://www.vulncheck.com/advisories/sysgauge-sysgauge-server-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-RW4P-54RV-3RRF
Vulnerability from github – Published: 2026-01-26 18:31 – Updated: 2026-01-26 18:31
VLAI
Details
PDF Complete 3.5.310.2002 contains an unquoted service path vulnerability in its pdfsvc.exe service configuration. Attackers can exploit the unquoted path to inject and execute malicious code with elevated LocalSystem privileges.
Severity
{
"affected": [],
"aliases": [
"CVE-2020-36957"
],
"database_specific": {
"cwe_ids": [
"CWE-428"
],
"github_reviewed": false,
"github_reviewed_at": null,
"nvd_published_at": "2026-01-26T18:16:26Z",
"severity": "HIGH"
},
"details": "PDF Complete 3.5.310.2002 contains an unquoted service path vulnerability in its pdfsvc.exe service configuration. Attackers can exploit the unquoted path to inject and execute malicious code with elevated LocalSystem privileges.",
"id": "GHSA-rw4p-54rv-3rrf",
"modified": "2026-01-26T18:31:30Z",
"published": "2026-01-26T18:31:30Z",
"references": [
{
"type": "ADVISORY",
"url": "https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2020-36957"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://pdf-complete.informer.com/3.5"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/49226"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://www.vulncheck.com/advisories/pdf-complete-pdfsvcexe-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-RX66-GV2C-39PX
Vulnerability from github – Published: 2026-01-29 15:30 – Updated: 2026-01-29 15:30
VLAI
Details
BarcodeOCR 19.3.6 contains an unquoted service path vulnerability that allows local attackers to execute code with elevated privileges during system startup. Attackers can exploit the unquoted path in the service configuration to inject malicious executables that will run with LocalSystem privileges.
Severity
{
"affected": [],
"aliases": [
"CVE-2020-37016"
],
"database_specific": {
"cwe_ids": [
"CWE-428"
],
"github_reviewed": false,
"github_reviewed_at": null,
"nvd_published_at": "2026-01-29T15:16:09Z",
"severity": "HIGH"
},
"details": "BarcodeOCR 19.3.6 contains an unquoted service path vulnerability that allows local attackers to execute code with elevated privileges during system startup. Attackers can exploit the unquoted path in the service configuration to inject malicious executables that will run with LocalSystem privileges.",
"id": "GHSA-rx66-gv2c-39px",
"modified": "2026-01-29T15:30:28Z",
"published": "2026-01-29T15:30:28Z",
"references": [
{
"type": "ADVISORY",
"url": "https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2020-37016"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://www.barcode-ocr.com"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/48740"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://www.vulncheck.com/advisories/barcodeocr-barcodeocr-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"
}
]
}
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.