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.
772 vulnerabilities reference this CWE, most recent first.
GHSA-6Q9F-H462-2VQV
Vulnerability from github – Published: 2026-02-01 15:32 – Updated: 2026-02-01 15:32Iskysoft Application Framework Service 2.4.3.241 contains an unquoted service path vulnerability that allows local users to potentially execute arbitrary code with elevated privileges. Attackers can exploit the unquoted path in the service configuration to inject malicious executables that would be run with the service's high-level system permissions.
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"aliases": [
"CVE-2020-37048"
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"CWE-428"
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"github_reviewed_at": null,
"nvd_published_at": "2026-02-01T15:16:03Z",
"severity": "HIGH"
},
"details": "Iskysoft Application Framework Service 2.4.3.241 contains an unquoted service path vulnerability that allows local users to potentially execute arbitrary code with elevated privileges. Attackers can exploit the unquoted path in the service configuration to inject malicious executables that would be run with the service\u0027s high-level system permissions.",
"id": "GHSA-6q9f-h462-2vqv",
"modified": "2026-02-01T15:32:31Z",
"published": "2026-02-01T15:32:31Z",
"references": [
{
"type": "ADVISORY",
"url": "https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2020-37048"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/48171"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://www.iskysoft.us"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://www.vulncheck.com/advisories/iskysoft-application-framework-service-isappservice-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-6Q9J-6JJ7-H2CX
Vulnerability from github – Published: 2025-07-23 09:30 – Updated: 2025-07-23 09:30The Windows service configuration of ABP and AES contains an unquoted ImagePath registry value vulnerability. This allows a local attacker to execute arbitrary code by placing a malicious executable in a predictable location such as C:\Program.exe. If the service runs with elevated privileges, exploitation results in privilege escalation to SYSTEM level. This vulnerability arises from an unquoted service path affecting systems where the executable resides in a path containing spaces. Affected products and versions include: ABP 2.0.7.6130 and earlier as well as AES 1.0.6.6133 and earlier.
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"aliases": [
"CVE-2025-8070"
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"CWE-428"
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"github_reviewed_at": null,
"nvd_published_at": "2025-07-23T08:15:26Z",
"severity": "CRITICAL"
},
"details": "The Windows service configuration of ABP and AES contains an unquoted ImagePath registry value vulnerability. This allows a local attacker to execute arbitrary code by placing a malicious executable in a predictable location such as C:\\Program.exe. If the service runs with elevated privileges, exploitation results in privilege escalation to SYSTEM level. This vulnerability arises from an unquoted service path affecting systems where the executable resides in a path containing spaces.\nAffected products and versions include: ABP 2.0.7.6130 and earlier as well as AES 1.0.6.6133 and earlier.",
"id": "GHSA-6q9j-6jj7-h2cx",
"modified": "2025-07-23T09:30:34Z",
"published": "2025-07-23T09:30:34Z",
"references": [
{
"type": "ADVISORY",
"url": "https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2025-8070"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://www.asustor.com/security/security_advisory_detail?id=47"
}
],
"schema_version": "1.4.0",
"severity": [
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"score": "CVSS:4.0/AV:L/AC:L/AT:N/PR:L/UI:N/VC:H/VI:H/VA:L/SC:H/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-6QMW-R6Q3-3X3M
Vulnerability from github – Published: 2023-07-26 15:30 – Updated: 2024-04-04 06:21ASUS SetupAsusServices v1.0.5.1 in Asus Armoury Crate v5.3.4.0 contains an unquoted service path vulnerability which allows local users to launch processes with elevated privileges.
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"affected": [],
"aliases": [
"CVE-2023-26911"
],
"database_specific": {
"cwe_ids": [
"CWE-428"
],
"github_reviewed": false,
"github_reviewed_at": null,
"nvd_published_at": "2023-07-26T14:15:10Z",
"severity": "HIGH"
},
"details": "ASUS SetupAsusServices v1.0.5.1 in Asus Armoury Crate v5.3.4.0 contains an unquoted service path vulnerability which allows local users to launch processes with elevated privileges.",
"id": "GHSA-6qmw-r6q3-3x3m",
"modified": "2024-04-04T06:21:57Z",
"published": "2023-07-26T15:30:56Z",
"references": [
{
"type": "ADVISORY",
"url": "https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2023-26911"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://irradiate.com.au/blog/CVE-2023-26911"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "http://asus.com"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "http://setupasusservices.com"
}
],
"schema_version": "1.4.0",
"severity": [
{
"score": "CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H",
"type": "CVSS_V3"
}
]
}
GHSA-6RGX-2W6C-4CV2
Vulnerability from github – Published: 2024-02-02 12:30 – Updated: 2024-02-02 12:30Search path or unquoted item vulnerability in HDD Health affecting versions 4.2.0.112 and earlier. This vulnerability could allow a local attacker to store a malicious executable file within the unquoted search path, resulting in privilege escalation.
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"affected": [],
"aliases": [
"CVE-2024-1201"
],
"database_specific": {
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"CWE-428"
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"github_reviewed": false,
"github_reviewed_at": null,
"nvd_published_at": "2024-02-02T12:15:49Z",
"severity": "HIGH"
},
"details": "Search path or unquoted item vulnerability in HDD Health affecting versions 4.2.0.112 and earlier. This vulnerability could allow a local attacker to store a malicious executable file within the unquoted search path, resulting in privilege escalation.",
"id": "GHSA-6rgx-2w6c-4cv2",
"modified": "2024-02-02T12:30:30Z",
"published": "2024-02-02T12:30:30Z",
"references": [
{
"type": "ADVISORY",
"url": "https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2024-1201"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://www.incibe.es/en/incibe-cert/notices/aviso/panterasoft-hdd-health-search-path-or-unquoted-item-vulnerability"
}
],
"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-6XFM-HCMF-CH35
Vulnerability from github – Published: 2026-01-23 18:31 – Updated: 2026-01-23 18:31LogonExpert 8.1 contains an unquoted service path vulnerability in the LogonExpertSvc service running with LocalSystem privileges. Attackers can exploit the unquoted path to place malicious executables in intermediate directories, potentially gaining elevated system access during service startup.
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"affected": [],
"aliases": [
"CVE-2021-47890"
],
"database_specific": {
"cwe_ids": [
"CWE-428"
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"github_reviewed": false,
"github_reviewed_at": null,
"nvd_published_at": "2026-01-23T17:15:52Z",
"severity": "HIGH"
},
"details": "LogonExpert 8.1 contains an unquoted service path vulnerability in the LogonExpertSvc service running with LocalSystem privileges. Attackers can exploit the unquoted path to place malicious executables in intermediate directories, potentially gaining elevated system access during service startup.",
"id": "GHSA-6xfm-hcmf-ch35",
"modified": "2026-01-23T18:31:29Z",
"published": "2026-01-23T18:31:29Z",
"references": [
{
"type": "ADVISORY",
"url": "https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2021-47890"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://download.logonexpert.com/LogonExpertSetup64.msi"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/49586"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://www.softros.com"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://www.vulncheck.com/advisories/logonexpert-logonexpertsvc-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-6XMC-94M2-R43V
Vulnerability from github – Published: 2023-11-14 21:31 – Updated: 2023-11-14 21:31Unquoted search path in some Intel(R) NUC Kits NUC7i3DN, NUC7i5DN, NUC7i7DN HDMI firmware update tool software before version 1.79.1.1 may allow an authenticated user to potentially enable escalation of privilege via local access.
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"affected": [],
"aliases": [
"CVE-2023-32658"
],
"database_specific": {
"cwe_ids": [
"CWE-428"
],
"github_reviewed": false,
"github_reviewed_at": null,
"nvd_published_at": "2023-11-14T19:15:26Z",
"severity": "MODERATE"
},
"details": "Unquoted search path in some Intel(R) NUC Kits NUC7i3DN, NUC7i5DN, NUC7i7DN HDMI firmware update tool software before version 1.79.1.1 may allow an authenticated user to potentially enable escalation of privilege via local access.",
"id": "GHSA-6xmc-94m2-r43v",
"modified": "2023-11-14T21:31:02Z",
"published": "2023-11-14T21:31:02Z",
"references": [
{
"type": "ADVISORY",
"url": "https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2023-32658"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://www.intel.com/content/www/us/en/security-center/advisory/intel-sa-00908.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-6XMG-RJ2X-5J6G
Vulnerability from github – Published: 2026-01-28 15:31 – Updated: 2026-01-28 15:31Program Access Controller 1.2.0.0 contains an unquoted service path vulnerability in PACService.exe that allows local attackers to execute code with elevated privileges. Attackers can exploit the unquoted path during system startup or reboot to inject and run malicious executables with LocalSystem permissions.
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"affected": [],
"aliases": [
"CVE-2020-36987"
],
"database_specific": {
"cwe_ids": [
"CWE-428"
],
"github_reviewed": false,
"github_reviewed_at": null,
"nvd_published_at": "2026-01-28T13:15:51Z",
"severity": "HIGH"
},
"details": "Program Access Controller 1.2.0.0 contains an unquoted service path vulnerability in PACService.exe that allows local attackers to execute code with elevated privileges. Attackers can exploit the unquoted path during system startup or reboot to inject and run malicious executables with LocalSystem permissions.",
"id": "GHSA-6xmg-rj2x-5j6g",
"modified": "2026-01-28T15:31:30Z",
"published": "2026-01-28T15:31:30Z",
"references": [
{
"type": "ADVISORY",
"url": "https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2020-36987"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/48966"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://www.gearboxcomputers.com"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://www.vulncheck.com/advisories/program-access-controller-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"
},
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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-7226-RHPG-6RJH
Vulnerability from github – Published: 2022-05-21 00:01 – Updated: 2022-05-27 00:00BattlEye v0.9 contains an unquoted service path which allows attackers to escalate privileges to the system level.
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"affected": [],
"aliases": [
"CVE-2022-27095"
],
"database_specific": {
"cwe_ids": [
"CWE-428"
],
"github_reviewed": false,
"github_reviewed_at": null,
"nvd_published_at": "2022-05-20T13:15:00Z",
"severity": "HIGH"
},
"details": "BattlEye v0.9 contains an unquoted service path which allows attackers to escalate privileges to the system level.",
"id": "GHSA-7226-rhpg-6rjh",
"modified": "2022-05-27T00:00:54Z",
"published": "2022-05-21T00:01:03Z",
"references": [
{
"type": "ADVISORY",
"url": "https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2022-27095"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/50815"
}
],
"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-72FX-QJWH-HWGW
Vulnerability from github – Published: 2026-02-03 15:30 – Updated: 2026-02-03 15:30Disk Sorter Enterprise 12.4.16 contains an unquoted service path vulnerability that allows local attackers to execute arbitrary code with elevated system privileges. Attackers can exploit the unquoted path in the service configuration to inject malicious executables that will be launched with LocalSystem permissions.
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"affected": [],
"aliases": [
"CVE-2020-37098"
],
"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 Sorter Enterprise 12.4.16 contains an unquoted service path vulnerability that allows local attackers to execute arbitrary code with elevated system privileges. Attackers can exploit the unquoted path in the service configuration to inject malicious executables that will be launched with LocalSystem permissions.",
"id": "GHSA-72fx-qjwh-hwgw",
"modified": "2026-02-03T15:30:23Z",
"published": "2026-02-03T15:30:23Z",
"references": [
{
"type": "ADVISORY",
"url": "https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2020-37098"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/48048"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://www.vulncheck.com/advisories/disk-sorter-enterprise-unquoted-service-path"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "http://www.disksorter.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"
},
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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-73JG-5R57-H86R
Vulnerability from github – Published: 2026-01-21 18:30 – Updated: 2026-01-21 18:30FreeLAN 2.2 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.
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"affected": [],
"aliases": [
"CVE-2021-47882"
],
"database_specific": {
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"CWE-428"
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"github_reviewed": false,
"github_reviewed_at": null,
"nvd_published_at": "2026-01-21T18:16:22Z",
"severity": "HIGH"
},
"details": "FreeLAN 2.2 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-73jg-5r57-h86r",
"modified": "2026-01-21T18:30:31Z",
"published": "2026-01-21T18:30:31Z",
"references": [
{
"type": "ADVISORY",
"url": "https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2021-47882"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://github.com/freelan-developers/freelan"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/49630"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://www.vulncheck.com/advisories/freelan-freelan-service-unquoted-service-path"
}
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"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"
},
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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.