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-G748-JRJ6-5689
Vulnerability from github – Published: 2022-05-24 19:04 – Updated: 2022-05-24 19:04Unquoted service path in the Intel Unite(R) Client for Windows before version 4.2.25031 may allow an authenticated user to potentially enable an escalation of privilege via local access.
{
"affected": [],
"aliases": [
"CVE-2021-0112"
],
"database_specific": {
"cwe_ids": [
"CWE-428"
],
"github_reviewed": false,
"github_reviewed_at": null,
"nvd_published_at": "2021-06-09T20:15:00Z",
"severity": "HIGH"
},
"details": "Unquoted service path in the Intel Unite(R) Client for Windows before version 4.2.25031 may allow an authenticated user to potentially enable an escalation of privilege via local access.",
"id": "GHSA-g748-jrj6-5689",
"modified": "2022-05-24T19:04:23Z",
"published": "2022-05-24T19:04:23Z",
"references": [
{
"type": "ADVISORY",
"url": "https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2021-0112"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://www.intel.com/content/www/us/en/security-center/advisory/intel-sa-00506.html"
}
],
"schema_version": "1.4.0",
"severity": []
}
GHSA-G783-V4WQ-R94X
Vulnerability from github – Published: 2026-02-01 15:32 – Updated: 2026-02-01 15:32EPSON EasyMP Network Projection 2.81 contains an unquoted service path vulnerability in the EMP_NSWLSV service that allows local users to potentially execute arbitrary code. Attackers can exploit the unquoted path in C:\Program Files (x86)\EPSON Projector\EasyMP Network Projection V2\ to inject malicious code that would execute with LocalSystem privileges.
{
"affected": [],
"aliases": [
"CVE-2020-37064"
],
"database_specific": {
"cwe_ids": [
"CWE-428"
],
"github_reviewed": false,
"github_reviewed_at": null,
"nvd_published_at": "2026-02-01T15:16:04Z",
"severity": "HIGH"
},
"details": "EPSON EasyMP Network Projection 2.81 contains an unquoted service path vulnerability in the EMP_NSWLSV service that allows local users to potentially execute arbitrary code. Attackers can exploit the unquoted path in C:\\Program Files (x86)\\EPSON Projector\\EasyMP Network Projection V2\\ to inject malicious code that would execute with LocalSystem privileges.",
"id": "GHSA-g783-v4wq-r94x",
"modified": "2026-02-01T15:32:31Z",
"published": "2026-02-01T15:32:31Z",
"references": [
{
"type": "ADVISORY",
"url": "https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2020-37064"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://epson.com/support/easymp-network-projection-v2-86-for-windows"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/48069"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://www.vulncheck.com/advisories/epson-easymp-network-projection-empnswlsv-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-G824-3QG6-QHQ5
Vulnerability from github – Published: 2026-01-16 00:30 – Updated: 2026-01-16 00:30Disk Savvy 13.6.14 contains an unquoted service path vulnerability in its Windows service configuration that allows local attackers to potentially execute arbitrary code. Attackers can exploit the unquoted path in service binaries to inject malicious executables that will be run with elevated LocalSystem privileges.
{
"affected": [],
"aliases": [
"CVE-2021-47805"
],
"database_specific": {
"cwe_ids": [
"CWE-428"
],
"github_reviewed": false,
"github_reviewed_at": null,
"nvd_published_at": "2026-01-16T00:16:25Z",
"severity": "HIGH"
},
"details": "Disk Savvy 13.6.14 contains an unquoted service path vulnerability in its Windows service configuration that allows local attackers to potentially execute arbitrary code. Attackers can exploit the unquoted path in service binaries to inject malicious executables that will be run with elevated LocalSystem privileges.",
"id": "GHSA-g824-3qg6-qhq5",
"modified": "2026-01-16T00:30:55Z",
"published": "2026-01-16T00:30:55Z",
"references": [
{
"type": "ADVISORY",
"url": "https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2021-47805"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://www.disksavvy.com"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/50024"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://www.vulncheck.com/advisories/disk-savvy-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-GF8F-9WV9-8XGR
Vulnerability from github – Published: 2026-01-16 00:30 – Updated: 2026-01-16 00:30Dup Scout 13.5.28 contains an unquoted service path vulnerability in its Windows service configuration that allows local attackers to potentially execute arbitrary code. Attackers can exploit the unquoted path in 'C:\Program Files\Dup Scout Server\bin\dupscts.exe' to inject malicious executables and escalate privileges.
{
"affected": [],
"aliases": [
"CVE-2021-47806"
],
"database_specific": {
"cwe_ids": [
"CWE-428"
],
"github_reviewed": false,
"github_reviewed_at": null,
"nvd_published_at": "2026-01-16T00:16:25Z",
"severity": "HIGH"
},
"details": "Dup Scout 13.5.28 contains an unquoted service path vulnerability in its Windows service configuration that allows local attackers to potentially execute arbitrary code. Attackers can exploit the unquoted path in \u0027C:\\Program Files\\Dup Scout Server\\bin\\dupscts.exe\u0027 to inject malicious executables and escalate privileges.",
"id": "GHSA-gf8f-9wv9-8xgr",
"modified": "2026-01-16T00:30:55Z",
"published": "2026-01-16T00:30:55Z",
"references": [
{
"type": "ADVISORY",
"url": "https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2021-47806"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://www.dupscout.com"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/50025"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://www.vulncheck.com/advisories/dup-scout-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-GGGC-GHFM-VJF6
Vulnerability from github – Published: 2022-05-24 17:10 – Updated: 2022-05-24 17:10Unquoted service path in Intel(R) Graphics Drivers before versions 15.33.49.5100, 15.36.38.5117, 15.40.44.5107, 15.45.30.5103, and 26.20.100.7212 may allow an authenticated user to potentially enable denial of service via local access.
{
"affected": [],
"aliases": [
"CVE-2020-0507"
],
"database_specific": {
"cwe_ids": [
"CWE-428"
],
"github_reviewed": false,
"github_reviewed_at": null,
"nvd_published_at": "2020-03-12T18:15:00Z",
"severity": "LOW"
},
"details": "Unquoted service path in Intel(R) Graphics Drivers before versions 15.33.49.5100, 15.36.38.5117, 15.40.44.5107, 15.45.30.5103, and 26.20.100.7212 may allow an authenticated user to potentially enable denial of service via local access.",
"id": "GHSA-gggc-ghfm-vjf6",
"modified": "2022-05-24T17:10:51Z",
"published": "2022-05-24T17:10:51Z",
"references": [
{
"type": "ADVISORY",
"url": "https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2020-0507"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://security.netapp.com/advisory/ntap-20200320-0003"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://www.intel.com/content/www/us/en/security-center/advisory/intel-sa-00315.html"
}
],
"schema_version": "1.4.0",
"severity": []
}
GHSA-GJX4-2QJ7-4Q8H
Vulnerability from github – Published: 2026-09-23 12:31 – Updated: 2026-09-23 12:31ZohoCorp ManageEngine OpManager and Network Configuration Manager versions before 12.8.671 were vulnerable to an unauthorized Path Traversal vulnerability.
{
"affected": [],
"aliases": [
"CVE-2026-15358"
],
"database_specific": {
"cwe_ids": [
"CWE-428"
],
"github_reviewed": false,
"github_reviewed_at": null,
"nvd_published_at": "2026-09-23T12:17:05Z",
"severity": "HIGH"
},
"details": "ZohoCorp ManageEngine OpManager and Network Configuration Manager versions before 12.8.671 were vulnerable to an unauthorized Path Traversal vulnerability.",
"id": "GHSA-gjx4-2qj7-4q8h",
"modified": "2026-09-23T12:31:15Z",
"published": "2026-09-23T12:31:15Z",
"references": [
{
"type": "ADVISORY",
"url": "https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2026-15358"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://www.manageengine.com/itom/advisory/cve-2026-15358.html"
}
],
"schema_version": "1.4.0",
"severity": [
{
"score": "CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:N/A:N",
"type": "CVSS_V3"
}
]
}
GHSA-GM4F-F258-VPMC
Vulnerability from github – Published: 2026-05-13 18:30 – Updated: 2026-05-13 18:30IObit Uninstaller 9.5.0.15 contains an unquoted service path vulnerability in the IObitUnSvr service that allows local attackers to escalate privileges to SYSTEM level. Attackers can place a malicious executable named IObit.exe in the C:\Program Files (x86)\IObit directory and restart the service to execute code with SYSTEM privileges.
{
"affected": [],
"aliases": [
"CVE-2020-37223"
],
"database_specific": {
"cwe_ids": [
"CWE-428"
],
"github_reviewed": false,
"github_reviewed_at": null,
"nvd_published_at": "2026-05-13T16:16:33Z",
"severity": "HIGH"
},
"details": "IObit Uninstaller 9.5.0.15 contains an unquoted service path vulnerability in the IObitUnSvr service that allows local attackers to escalate privileges to SYSTEM level. Attackers can place a malicious executable named IObit.exe in the C:\\Program Files (x86)\\IObit directory and restart the service to execute code with SYSTEM privileges.",
"id": "GHSA-gm4f-f258-vpmc",
"modified": "2026-05-13T18:30:53Z",
"published": "2026-05-13T18:30:53Z",
"references": [
{
"type": "ADVISORY",
"url": "https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2020-37223"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/48543"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://www.iobit.com"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://www.iobit.com/en/advanceduninstaller.php"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://www.vulncheck.com/advisories/iobit-uninstaller-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-GM55-992F-6XM4
Vulnerability from github – Published: 2026-03-26 12:30 – Updated: 2026-03-26 21:31Vulnerability related to an unquoted service path in Small HTTP Server 3.06.36, specifically affecting the executable located at 'C:\Program Files (x86)\shttps_mg\http.exe service'. This misconfiguration allows a local attacker to place a malicious executable with the same name in a higher priority directory, causing the service to execute the malicious file instead of the legitimate one. Exploiting this flaw could allow arbitrary code execution, unauthorized access to the system, or service disruption. To mitigate the risk, the service path must be properly quoted, and systems must be kept up to date with security patches, while restricting physical and network access.
{
"affected": [],
"aliases": [
"CVE-2025-41368"
],
"database_specific": {
"cwe_ids": [
"CWE-22",
"CWE-428"
],
"github_reviewed": false,
"github_reviewed_at": null,
"nvd_published_at": "2026-03-26T12:16:08Z",
"severity": "HIGH"
},
"details": "Vulnerability related to an unquoted service path in Small HTTP Server 3.06.36, specifically affecting the executable located at \u0027C:\\Program Files (x86)\\shttps_mg\\http.exe service\u0027. This misconfiguration allows a local attacker to place a malicious executable with the same name in a higher priority directory, causing the service to execute the malicious file instead of the legitimate one. Exploiting this flaw could allow arbitrary code execution, unauthorized access to the system, or service disruption. To mitigate the risk, the service path must be properly quoted, and systems must be kept up to date with security patches, while restricting physical and network access.",
"id": "GHSA-gm55-992f-6xm4",
"modified": "2026-03-26T21:31:26Z",
"published": "2026-03-26T12:30:29Z",
"references": [
{
"type": "ADVISORY",
"url": "https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2025-41368"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://www.incibe.es/en/incibe-cert/notices/aviso/multiple-vulnerabilities-small-http-server-smallsrv"
}
],
"schema_version": "1.4.0",
"severity": [
{
"score": "CVSS:3.1/AV:N/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: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-GMGR-4MX6-9F7M
Vulnerability from github – Published: 2026-04-04 15:30 – Updated: 2026-04-04 15:30Netgate AMITI Antivirus build 23.0.305 contains an unquoted service path vulnerability in the AmitiAvSrv and AmitiAntivirusHealth services that allows local attackers to escalate privileges. Attackers can place a malicious executable in the unquoted service path and trigger service restart or system reboot to execute code with LocalSystem privileges.
{
"affected": [],
"aliases": [
"CVE-2016-20058"
],
"database_specific": {
"cwe_ids": [
"CWE-428"
],
"github_reviewed": false,
"github_reviewed_at": null,
"nvd_published_at": "2026-04-04T14:16:18Z",
"severity": "HIGH"
},
"details": "Netgate AMITI Antivirus build 23.0.305 contains an unquoted service path vulnerability in the AmitiAvSrv and AmitiAntivirusHealth services that allows local attackers to escalate privileges. Attackers can place a malicious executable in the unquoted service path and trigger service restart or system reboot to execute code with LocalSystem privileges.",
"id": "GHSA-gmgr-4mx6-9f7m",
"modified": "2026-04-04T15:30:20Z",
"published": "2026-04-04T15:30:20Z",
"references": [
{
"type": "ADVISORY",
"url": "https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2016-20058"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/40540"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://www.vulncheck.com/advisories/netgate-amiti-antivirus-build-unquoted-service-path-privilege-escalation"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "http://www.netgate.sk"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "http://www.netgate.sk/download/download.php?id=11"
}
],
"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-GRQQ-HCC7-CRMR
Vulnerability from github – Published: 2024-10-22 18:32 – Updated: 2025-11-04 00:31A vulnerability has been found in the CPython venv module and CLI where path names provided when creating a virtual environment were not quoted properly, allowing the creator to inject commands into virtual environment "activation" scripts (ie "source venv/bin/activate"). This means that attacker-controlled virtual environments are able to run commands when the virtual environment is activated. Virtual environments which are not created by an attacker or which aren't activated before being used (ie "./venv/bin/python") are not affected.
{
"affected": [],
"aliases": [
"CVE-2024-9287"
],
"database_specific": {
"cwe_ids": [
"CWE-428",
"CWE-77"
],
"github_reviewed": false,
"github_reviewed_at": null,
"nvd_published_at": "2024-10-22T17:15:06Z",
"severity": "MODERATE"
},
"details": "A vulnerability has been found in the CPython `venv` module and CLI where path names provided when creating a virtual environment were not quoted properly, allowing the creator to inject commands into virtual environment \"activation\" scripts (ie \"source venv/bin/activate\"). This means that attacker-controlled virtual environments are able to run commands when the virtual environment is activated. Virtual environments which are not created by an attacker or which aren\u0027t activated before being used (ie \"./venv/bin/python\") are not affected.",
"id": "GHSA-grqq-hcc7-crmr",
"modified": "2025-11-04T00:31:47Z",
"published": "2024-10-22T18:32:12Z",
"references": [
{
"type": "ADVISORY",
"url": "https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2024-9287"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://github.com/python/cpython/issues/124651"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://github.com/python/cpython/pull/124712"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://github.com/python/cpython/commit/633555735a023d3e4d92ba31da35b1205f9ecbd7"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://github.com/python/cpython/commit/8450b2482586857d689b6658f08de9c8179af7db"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://github.com/python/cpython/commit/9286ab3a107ea41bd3f3c3682ce2512692bdded8"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://github.com/python/cpython/commit/ae961ae94bf19c8f8c7fbea3d1c25cc55ce8ae97"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://github.com/python/cpython/commit/d48cc82ed25e26b02eb97c6263d95dcaa1e9111b"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://github.com/python/cpython/commit/e52095a0c1005a87eed2276af7a1f2f66e2b6483"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://lists.debian.org/debian-lts-announce/2024/11/msg00024.html"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://lists.debian.org/debian-lts-announce/2024/12/msg00000.html"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://mail.python.org/archives/list/security-announce@python.org/thread/RSPJ2B5JL22FG3TKUJ7D7DQ4N5JRRBZL"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://security.netapp.com/advisory/ntap-20250425-0006"
}
],
"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:P/PR:H/UI:A/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:Green",
"type": "CVSS_V4"
}
]
}
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.