CWE-426
Allowed-with-ReviewUntrusted Search Path
Abstraction: Base · Status: Stable
The product searches for critical resources using an externally-supplied search path that can point to resources that are not under the product's direct control.
892 vulnerabilities reference this CWE, most recent first.
GHSA-RP4W-JC8F-MQGX
Vulnerability from github – Published: 2022-05-24 16:45 – Updated: 2022-05-24 16:45In PaperStream IP (TWAIN) 1.42.0.5685 (Service Update 7), the FJTWSVIC service running with SYSTEM privilege processes unauthenticated messages received over the FjtwMkic_Fjicube_32 named pipe. One of these message processing functions attempts to dynamically load the UninOldIS.dll library and executes an exported function named ChangeUninstallString. The default install does not contain this library and therefore if any DLL with that name exists in any directory listed in the PATH variable, it can be used to escalate to SYSTEM level privilege.
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"severity": "HIGH"
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"details": "In PaperStream IP (TWAIN) 1.42.0.5685 (Service Update 7), the FJTWSVIC service running with SYSTEM privilege processes unauthenticated messages received over the FjtwMkic_Fjicube_32 named pipe. One of these message processing functions attempts to dynamically load the UninOldIS.dll library and executes an exported function named ChangeUninstallString. The default install does not contain this library and therefore if any DLL with that name exists in any directory listed in the PATH variable, it can be used to escalate to SYSTEM level privilege.",
"id": "GHSA-rp4w-jc8f-mqgx",
"modified": "2022-05-24T16:45:58Z",
"published": "2022-05-24T16:45:58Z",
"references": [
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"type": "ADVISORY",
"url": "https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2018-16156"
},
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"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://www.securifera.com/advisories/cve-2018-16156"
},
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"type": "WEB",
"url": "http://packetstormsecurity.com/files/160832/PaperStream-IP-TWAIN-1.42.0.5685-Local-Privilege-Escalation.html"
}
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"schema_version": "1.4.0",
"severity": []
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GHSA-RPMR-24Q5-PRWR
Vulnerability from github – Published: 2022-05-24 17:22 – Updated: 2022-05-24 17:22Earlier than HiSuite 10.1.0.500 have a DLL hijacking vulnerability. This vulnerability exists due to some DLL file is loaded by HiSuite improperly. And it allows an attacker to load this DLL file of the attacker's choosing.
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"nvd_published_at": "2020-07-06T18:15:00Z",
"severity": "MODERATE"
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"details": "Earlier than HiSuite 10.1.0.500 have a DLL hijacking vulnerability. This vulnerability exists due to some DLL file is loaded by HiSuite improperly. And it allows an attacker to load this DLL file of the attacker\u0027s choosing.",
"id": "GHSA-rpmr-24q5-prwr",
"modified": "2022-05-24T17:22:27Z",
"published": "2022-05-24T17:22:27Z",
"references": [
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"type": "ADVISORY",
"url": "https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2020-9100"
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"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://www.huawei.com/en/psirt/security-advisories/huawei-sa-20200701-01-dllhijacking-en"
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"schema_version": "1.4.0",
"severity": []
}
GHSA-RR9P-522H-F7F2
Vulnerability from github – Published: 2022-05-13 01:31 – Updated: 2022-05-13 01:31DLL Side-Loading vulnerability in Microsoft Windows Client in McAfee True Key before 4.20.110 allows local users to gain privilege elevation via not verifying a particular DLL file signature.
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"affected": [],
"aliases": [
"CVE-2018-6661"
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"CWE-426"
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"github_reviewed_at": null,
"nvd_published_at": "2018-04-02T13:29:00Z",
"severity": "HIGH"
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"details": "DLL Side-Loading vulnerability in Microsoft Windows Client in McAfee True Key before 4.20.110 allows local users to gain privilege elevation via not verifying a particular DLL file signature.",
"id": "GHSA-rr9p-522h-f7f2",
"modified": "2022-05-13T01:31:59Z",
"published": "2022-05-13T01:31:59Z",
"references": [
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"type": "ADVISORY",
"url": "https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2018-6661"
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"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://service.mcafee.com/webcenter/portal/cp/home/articleview?articleId=TS102801"
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"severity": [
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"score": "CVSS:3.0/AV:L/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H",
"type": "CVSS_V3"
}
]
}
GHSA-RRPG-PF95-VX86
Vulnerability from github – Published: 2022-05-14 03:11 – Updated: 2022-05-14 03:11An issue was discovered in DisplayLink Core Software Cleaner Application 8.2.1956. When the drivers are updated to a newer version, the product launches a process as SYSTEM to uninstall the old version: cl_1956.exe is run as SYSTEM on the %systemroot%\Temp folder, where any user can write a DLL (e.g., version.dll) to perform DLL Hijacking and elevate privileges to SYSTEM.
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"aliases": [
"CVE-2018-7884"
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"CWE-426"
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"nvd_published_at": "2018-06-05T21:29:00Z",
"severity": "HIGH"
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"details": "An issue was discovered in DisplayLink Core Software Cleaner Application 8.2.1956. When the drivers are updated to a newer version, the product launches a process as SYSTEM to uninstall the old version: cl_1956.exe is run as SYSTEM on the %systemroot%\\Temp folder, where any user can write a DLL (e.g., version.dll) to perform DLL Hijacking and elevate privileges to SYSTEM.",
"id": "GHSA-rrpg-pf95-vx86",
"modified": "2022-05-14T03:11:17Z",
"published": "2022-05-14T03:11:17Z",
"references": [
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"url": "https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2018-7884"
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"type": "WEB",
"url": "http://seclists.org/fulldisclosure/2018/Jun/1"
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"score": "CVSS:3.0/AV:L/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H",
"type": "CVSS_V3"
}
]
}
GHSA-RVXR-PF5F-J2QJ
Vulnerability from github – Published: 2022-12-21 12:30 – Updated: 2025-05-07 17:39A privilege escalation vulnerability exists in the sudo functionality of OpenStack Kolla git master 05194e7618. A misconfiguration in /etc/sudoers within a container can lead to increased privileges.
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"name": "kolla"
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"aliases": [
"CVE-2022-38060"
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"database_specific": {
"cwe_ids": [
"CWE-269",
"CWE-426"
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"github_reviewed": true,
"github_reviewed_at": "2025-05-07T17:39:19Z",
"nvd_published_at": "2022-12-21T11:15:00Z",
"severity": "HIGH"
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"details": "A privilege escalation vulnerability exists in the sudo functionality of OpenStack Kolla git master 05194e7618. A misconfiguration in /etc/sudoers within a container can lead to increased privileges.",
"id": "GHSA-rvxr-pf5f-j2qj",
"modified": "2025-05-07T17:39:19Z",
"published": "2022-12-21T12:30:24Z",
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"url": "https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2022-38060"
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"url": "https://github.com/openstack/kolla/commit/2a4a8fce31c12114e8f472c24dd96864b5bd2bd2"
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"url": "https://bugs.launchpad.net/kolla/+bug/1985784"
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"url": "https://bugzilla.redhat.com/show_bug.cgi?id=2124758"
},
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"url": "https://github.com/openstack/kolla"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://talosintelligence.com/vulnerability_reports/TALOS-2022-1589"
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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"
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"summary": "OpenStack Kolla sudo privilege escalation vulnerability"
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GHSA-RW83-749C-VPV8
Vulnerability from github – Published: 2022-05-17 02:49 – Updated: 2022-05-17 02:49Adobe Thor versions 3.9.5.353 and earlier have a vulnerability in the directory search path used to find resources, related to Creative Cloud desktop applications.
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"aliases": [
"CVE-2017-3007"
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"nvd_published_at": "2017-04-12T14:59:00Z",
"severity": "HIGH"
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"details": "Adobe Thor versions 3.9.5.353 and earlier have a vulnerability in the directory search path used to find resources, related to Creative Cloud desktop applications.",
"id": "GHSA-rw83-749c-vpv8",
"modified": "2022-05-17T02:49:20Z",
"published": "2022-05-17T02:49:20Z",
"references": [
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"type": "ADVISORY",
"url": "https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2017-3007"
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{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://helpx.adobe.com/security/products/creative-cloud/apsb17-13.html"
},
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"type": "WEB",
"url": "http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/97558"
}
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"schema_version": "1.4.0",
"severity": [
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"score": "CVSS:3.0/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H",
"type": "CVSS_V3"
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]
}
GHSA-RX78-29QR-5HQ8
Vulnerability from github – Published: 2026-06-18 20:41 – Updated: 2026-06-18 20:41Summary
Workspace-derived service PATH could influence trash command selection. In affected versions, a workspace-derived environment path could select an unintended trash executable during maintenance.
This advisory is scoped to the named feature and configuration. It does not change OpenClaw's trusted-operator model: authenticated Gateway operators, installed plugins, and intentional local execution surfaces remain trusted unless a separate policy, approval, allowlist, sandbox, or auth boundary is crossed.
Impact
When the affected feature is enabled and reachable, this could run a local executable from a path the operator did not intend for maintenance tasks. Practical impact depends on the operator's configuration and whether lower-trust input can reach that path.
Patched Versions
The first stable patched version is 2026.5.2.
Mitigations
keep maintenance flows on trusted workspaces and fixed service paths until patched. As general hardening, keep channel and tool allowlists narrow, avoid sharing one Gateway between mutually untrusted users, and disable the affected feature when it is not needed.
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"github_reviewed_at": "2026-06-18T20:41:36Z",
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"severity": "HIGH"
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"details": "### Summary\n\nWorkspace-derived service PATH could influence trash command selection. In affected versions, a workspace-derived environment path could select an unintended `trash` executable during maintenance.\n\nThis advisory is scoped to the named feature and configuration. It does not change OpenClaw\u0027s trusted-operator model: authenticated Gateway operators, installed plugins, and intentional local execution surfaces remain trusted unless a separate policy, approval, allowlist, sandbox, or auth boundary is crossed.\n\n### Impact\n\nWhen the affected feature is enabled and reachable, this could run a local executable from a path the operator did not intend for maintenance tasks. Practical impact depends on the operator\u0027s configuration and whether lower-trust input can reach that path.\n\n### Patched Versions\n\nThe first stable patched version is `2026.5.2`.\n\n### Mitigations\n\nkeep maintenance flows on trusted workspaces and fixed service paths until patched. As general hardening, keep channel and tool allowlists narrow, avoid sharing one Gateway between mutually untrusted users, and disable the affected feature when it is not needed.",
"id": "GHSA-rx78-29qr-5hq8",
"modified": "2026-06-18T20:41:36Z",
"published": "2026-06-18T20:41:36Z",
"references": [
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"url": "https://github.com/openclaw/openclaw/security/advisories/GHSA-rx78-29qr-5hq8"
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"type": "ADVISORY",
"url": "https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2026-53865"
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"url": "https://github.com/openclaw/openclaw"
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"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://www.vulncheck.com/advisories/openclaw-arbitrary-command-execution-via-workspace-derived-service-path"
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"severity": [
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"score": "CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:N",
"type": "CVSS_V3"
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"score": "CVSS:4.0/AV:L/AC:L/AT:P/PR:L/UI:N/VC:H/VI:H/VA:N/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N",
"type": "CVSS_V4"
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"summary": "OpenClaw: Workspace-derived service PATH could influence trash command selection"
}
GHSA-V346-F4PJ-P3J2
Vulnerability from github – Published: 2022-05-17 02:40 – Updated: 2022-05-17 02:40Untrusted search path vulnerability in WinSparkle versions prior to 0.5.3 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a specially crafted executable file in an unspecified directory.
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"aliases": [
"CVE-2016-7838"
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"nvd_published_at": "2017-06-09T16:29:00Z",
"severity": "HIGH"
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"details": "Untrusted search path vulnerability in WinSparkle versions prior to 0.5.3 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a specially crafted executable file in an unspecified directory.",
"id": "GHSA-v346-f4pj-p3j2",
"modified": "2022-05-17T02:40:38Z",
"published": "2022-05-17T02:40:38Z",
"references": [
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"type": "ADVISORY",
"url": "https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2016-7838"
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"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://github.com/vslavik/winsparkle/commit/bb454857348245a7397f9e4fbb3a902f4ac25913"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://jvn.jp/en/jp/JVN90813656/index.html"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://jvn.jp/en/jp/JVN96681653/index.html"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://www.wireshark.org/news/20161214.html"
},
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"type": "WEB",
"url": "http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/95099"
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"score": "CVSS:3.0/AV:L/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H",
"type": "CVSS_V3"
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}
GHSA-V428-C7M6-VQCX
Vulnerability from github – Published: 2024-11-12 21:30 – Updated: 2024-11-12 21:30Substance3D - Painter versions 10.1.0 and earlier are affected by an Untrusted Search Path vulnerability that might allow attackers to execute arbitrary code. If the application uses a search path to locate critical resources such as programs, then an attacker could modify that search path to point to a malicious program, which the targeted application would then execute. The problem extends to any type of critical resource that the application trusts. Exploitation of this issue requires user interaction in that a victim must open a malicious file.
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"aliases": [
"CVE-2024-49515"
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"database_specific": {
"cwe_ids": [
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"github_reviewed_at": null,
"nvd_published_at": "2024-11-12T20:15:12Z",
"severity": "HIGH"
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"details": "Substance3D - Painter versions 10.1.0 and earlier are affected by an Untrusted Search Path vulnerability that might allow attackers to execute arbitrary code. If the application uses a search path to locate critical resources such as programs, then an attacker could modify that search path to point to a malicious program, which the targeted application would then execute. The problem extends to any type of critical resource that the application trusts. Exploitation of this issue requires user interaction in that a victim must open a malicious file.",
"id": "GHSA-v428-c7m6-vqcx",
"modified": "2024-11-12T21:30:55Z",
"published": "2024-11-12T21:30:54Z",
"references": [
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"type": "ADVISORY",
"url": "https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2024-49515"
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"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://helpx.adobe.com/security/products/substance3d_painter/apsb24-86.html"
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"severity": [
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"score": "CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H",
"type": "CVSS_V3"
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]
}
GHSA-V5PQ-XGR5-97VP
Vulnerability from github – Published: 2022-05-14 03:00 – Updated: 2022-05-14 03:00AnyDesk before "12.06.2018 - 4.1.3" on Windows 7 SP1 has a DLL preloading vulnerability.
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"aliases": [
"CVE-2018-13102"
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"CWE-426"
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"github_reviewed_at": null,
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"severity": "HIGH"
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"details": "AnyDesk before \"12.06.2018 - 4.1.3\" on Windows 7 SP1 has a DLL preloading vulnerability.",
"id": "GHSA-v5pq-xgr5-97vp",
"modified": "2022-05-14T03:00:03Z",
"published": "2022-05-14T03:00:03Z",
"references": [
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"type": "ADVISORY",
"url": "https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2018-13102"
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"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://download.anydesk.com/changelog.txt"
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"score": "CVSS:3.0/AV:L/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H",
"type": "CVSS_V3"
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]
}
Mitigation
Strategy: Attack Surface Reduction
Hard-code the search path to a set of known-safe values (such as system directories), or only allow them to be specified by the administrator in a configuration file. Do not allow these settings to be modified by an external party. Be careful to avoid related weaknesses such as CWE-426 and CWE-428.
Mitigation
When invoking other programs, specify those programs using fully-qualified pathnames. While this is an effective approach, code that uses fully-qualified pathnames might not be portable to other systems that do not use the same pathnames. The portability can be improved by locating the full-qualified paths in a centralized, easily-modifiable location within the source code, and having the code refer to these paths.
Mitigation
Remove or restrict all environment settings before invoking other programs. This includes the PATH environment variable, LD_LIBRARY_PATH, and other settings that identify the location of code libraries, and any application-specific search paths.
Mitigation
Check your search path before use and remove any elements that are likely to be unsafe, such as the current working directory or a temporary files directory.
Mitigation
Use other functions that require explicit paths. Making use of any of the other readily available functions that require explicit paths is a safe way to avoid this problem. For example, system() in C does not require a full path since the shell can take care of it, while execl() and execv() require a full path.
CAPEC-38: Leveraging/Manipulating Configuration File Search Paths
This pattern of attack sees an adversary load a malicious resource into a program's standard path so that when a known command is executed then the system instead executes the malicious component. The adversary can either modify the search path a program uses, like a PATH variable or classpath, or they can manipulate resources on the path to point to their malicious components. J2EE applications and other component based applications that are built from multiple binaries can have very long list of dependencies to execute. If one of these libraries and/or references is controllable by the attacker then application controls can be circumvented by the attacker.