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-34VH-GP42-G4H6
Vulnerability from github – Published: 2022-05-13 01:24 – Updated: 2022-05-13 01:24
VLAI
Details
Unquoted Windows search path vulnerability in the autorun value in Dell SonicWall NetExtender before 7.5.227 and 8.0.x before 8.0.238, as used in the SRA firmware before 7.5.1.2-40sv and 8.x before 8.0.0.3-23sv, allows local users to gain privileges via a Trojan horse program in the %SYSTEMDRIVE% folder.
{
"affected": [],
"aliases": [
"CVE-2015-4173"
],
"database_specific": {
"cwe_ids": [
"CWE-428"
],
"github_reviewed": false,
"github_reviewed_at": null,
"nvd_published_at": "2015-08-26T19:59:00Z",
"severity": "MODERATE"
},
"details": "Unquoted Windows search path vulnerability in the autorun value in Dell SonicWall NetExtender before 7.5.227 and 8.0.x before 8.0.238, as used in the SRA firmware before 7.5.1.2-40sv and 8.x before 8.0.0.3-23sv, allows local users to gain privileges via a Trojan horse program in the %SYSTEMDRIVE% folder.",
"id": "GHSA-34vh-gp42-g4h6",
"modified": "2022-05-13T01:24:30Z",
"published": "2022-05-13T01:24:30Z",
"references": [
{
"type": "ADVISORY",
"url": "https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2015-4173"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://support.software.dell.com/product-notification/157537"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "http://packetstormsecurity.com/files/133302/Dell-SonicWall-NetExtender-7.5.215-Privilege-Escalation.html"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "http://www.securityfocus.com/archive/1/536303/100/0/threaded"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1033417"
}
],
"schema_version": "1.4.0",
"severity": []
}
GHSA-34XC-RRM5-3HHJ
Vulnerability from github – Published: 2025-12-23 00:30 – Updated: 2025-12-23 00:30
VLAI
Details
SOUND4 Server Service 4.1.102 contains an unquoted service path vulnerability that allows local non-privileged users to potentially execute code with elevated system privileges. Attackers can exploit the unquoted binary path by inserting malicious code in the system root path that could execute with LocalSystem privileges during service startup.
Severity
{
"affected": [],
"aliases": [
"CVE-2023-53965"
],
"database_specific": {
"cwe_ids": [
"CWE-428"
],
"github_reviewed": false,
"github_reviewed_at": null,
"nvd_published_at": "2025-12-22T22:16:01Z",
"severity": "HIGH"
},
"details": "SOUND4 Server Service 4.1.102 contains an unquoted service path vulnerability that allows local non-privileged users to potentially execute code with elevated system privileges. Attackers can exploit the unquoted binary path by inserting malicious code in the system root path that could execute with LocalSystem privileges during service startup.",
"id": "GHSA-34xc-rrm5-3hhj",
"modified": "2025-12-23T00:30:31Z",
"published": "2025-12-23T00:30:31Z",
"references": [
{
"type": "ADVISORY",
"url": "https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2023-53965"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://web.archive.org/web/20221207074555/https://www.sound4.com"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/51167"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://www.vulncheck.com/advisories/sound-server-service-local-privilege-escalation-via-unquoted-service-path"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://www.zeroscience.mk/en/vulnerabilities/ZSL-2022-5721.php"
}
],
"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:N/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-355F-VF9W-7HM2
Vulnerability from github – Published: 2022-04-28 00:00 – Updated: 2022-05-10 00:00
VLAI
Details
In ControlUp Real-Time Agent before 8.6, an unquoted path can result in privilege escalation. An attacker would require write permissions to the root level of the OS drive (C:) to exploit this.
Severity
7.2 (High)
{
"affected": [],
"aliases": [
"CVE-2022-27905"
],
"database_specific": {
"cwe_ids": [
"CWE-428"
],
"github_reviewed": false,
"github_reviewed_at": null,
"nvd_published_at": "2022-04-27T14:15:00Z",
"severity": "HIGH"
},
"details": "In ControlUp Real-Time Agent before 8.6, an unquoted path can result in privilege escalation. An attacker would require write permissions to the root level of the OS drive (C:\\) to exploit this.",
"id": "GHSA-355f-vf9w-7hm2",
"modified": "2022-05-10T00:00:39Z",
"published": "2022-04-28T00:00:33Z",
"references": [
{
"type": "ADVISORY",
"url": "https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2022-27905"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://www.controlup.com/security/cve-2022-27905"
}
],
"schema_version": "1.4.0",
"severity": [
{
"score": "CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:H/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H",
"type": "CVSS_V3"
}
]
}
GHSA-35JR-5458-R65R
Vulnerability from github – Published: 2026-01-26 18:31 – Updated: 2026-01-26 18:31
VLAI
Details
IObit Uninstaller 10 Pro contains an unquoted service path vulnerability that allows local users to potentially execute code with elevated system privileges. Attackers can exploit the unquoted service path in the IObit Uninstaller Service to insert malicious code that would execute with SYSTEM-level permissions during service startup.
Severity
{
"affected": [],
"aliases": [
"CVE-2020-36952"
],
"database_specific": {
"cwe_ids": [
"CWE-428"
],
"github_reviewed": false,
"github_reviewed_at": null,
"nvd_published_at": "2026-01-26T16:15:54Z",
"severity": "HIGH"
},
"details": "IObit Uninstaller 10 Pro contains an unquoted service path vulnerability that allows local users to potentially execute code with elevated system privileges. Attackers can exploit the unquoted service path in the IObit Uninstaller Service to insert malicious code that would execute with SYSTEM-level permissions during service startup.",
"id": "GHSA-35jr-5458-r65r",
"modified": "2026-01-26T18:31:29Z",
"published": "2026-01-26T18:31:29Z",
"references": [
{
"type": "ADVISORY",
"url": "https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2020-36952"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/49371"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://www.iobit.com"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://www.vulncheck.com/advisories/iobit-uninstaller-pro-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-368X-RX64-J3WC
Vulnerability from github – Published: 2026-01-14 00:31 – Updated: 2026-01-14 00:31
VLAI
Details
Outline 1.6.0 contains an unquoted service path vulnerability that allows local attackers to potentially execute arbitrary code with elevated system privileges. Attackers can exploit the unquoted service path in the OutlineService executable to inject malicious code that will be executed with LocalSystem permissions.
Severity
{
"affected": [],
"aliases": [
"CVE-2023-54331"
],
"database_specific": {
"cwe_ids": [
"CWE-428"
],
"github_reviewed": false,
"github_reviewed_at": null,
"nvd_published_at": "2026-01-13T23:16:00Z",
"severity": "HIGH"
},
"details": "Outline 1.6.0 contains an unquoted service path vulnerability that allows local attackers to potentially execute arbitrary code with elevated system privileges. Attackers can exploit the unquoted service path in the OutlineService executable to inject malicious code that will be executed with LocalSystem permissions.",
"id": "GHSA-368x-rx64-j3wc",
"modified": "2026-01-14T00:31:29Z",
"published": "2026-01-14T00:31:29Z",
"references": [
{
"type": "ADVISORY",
"url": "https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2023-54331"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://getoutline.org"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/51128"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://www.vulncheck.com/advisories/outline-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-36X3-GG5M-4WJP
Vulnerability from github – Published: 2026-02-11 15:30 – Updated: 2026-02-11 15:30
VLAI
Details
BlackMoon FTP Server 3.1.2.1731 contains an unquoted service path vulnerability that allows local users to potentially execute code with elevated system privileges. Attackers can exploit the unquoted binary path in the service configuration to insert malicious code that would execute with LocalSystem account permissions during service startup.
Severity
{
"affected": [],
"aliases": [
"CVE-2019-25306"
],
"database_specific": {
"cwe_ids": [
"CWE-428"
],
"github_reviewed": false,
"github_reviewed_at": null,
"nvd_published_at": "2026-02-11T15:16:09Z",
"severity": "HIGH"
},
"details": "BlackMoon FTP Server 3.1.2.1731 contains an unquoted service path vulnerability that allows local users to potentially execute code with elevated system privileges. Attackers can exploit the unquoted binary path in the service configuration to insert malicious code that would execute with LocalSystem account permissions during service startup.",
"id": "GHSA-36x3-gg5m-4wjp",
"modified": "2026-02-11T15:30:27Z",
"published": "2026-02-11T15:30:27Z",
"references": [
{
"type": "ADVISORY",
"url": "https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2019-25306"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/47521"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://www.vulncheck.com/advisories/blackmoon-ftp-server-bmftp-release-unquoted-serive-path"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "http://www.tucows.com/preview/222822/BlackMoon-FTP-Server?q=FTP+server"
}
],
"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-3757-H85M-R4VW
Vulnerability from github – Published: 2026-03-05 03:31 – Updated: 2026-03-05 03:31
VLAI
Details
UPS Multi-UPS Management Console (MUMC) version 01.06.0001 (A03) contains an Unquoted Search Path or Element (CWE-428) vulnerability, which allows a user with write access to a directory on the system drive to execute arbitrary code with SYSTEM privileges.
Severity
{
"affected": [],
"aliases": [
"CVE-2026-26033"
],
"database_specific": {
"cwe_ids": [
"CWE-428"
],
"github_reviewed": false,
"github_reviewed_at": null,
"nvd_published_at": "2026-03-05T03:15:54Z",
"severity": "HIGH"
},
"details": "UPS Multi-UPS Management Console (MUMC) version 01.06.0001 (A03) contains an Unquoted Search Path or Element (CWE-428) vulnerability, which allows a user with write access to a directory on the system drive to execute arbitrary code with SYSTEM privileges.",
"id": "GHSA-3757-h85m-r4vw",
"modified": "2026-03-05T03:31:26Z",
"published": "2026-03-05T03:31:26Z",
"references": [
{
"type": "ADVISORY",
"url": "https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2026-26033"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://jvn.jp/en/jp/JVN56544509"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://www.dell.com/support/home/en-us/drivers/driversdetails?driverid=038h3"
}
],
"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-37CJ-G3GR-JHR4
Vulnerability from github – Published: 2026-02-03 15:30 – Updated: 2026-02-03 15:30
VLAI
Details
VPN Unlimited 6.1 contains an unquoted service path vulnerability that allows local attackers to inject malicious executables into the service binary path. Attackers can exploit the unquoted path in 'C:\Program Files (x86)\VPN Unlimited\' to replace the service executable and gain elevated system privileges.
Severity
{
"affected": [],
"aliases": [
"CVE-2020-37101"
],
"database_specific": {
"cwe_ids": [
"CWE-428"
],
"github_reviewed": false,
"github_reviewed_at": null,
"nvd_published_at": "2026-02-03T15:16:10Z",
"severity": "HIGH"
},
"details": "VPN Unlimited 6.1 contains an unquoted service path vulnerability that allows local attackers to inject malicious executables into the service binary path. Attackers can exploit the unquoted path in \u0027C:\\Program Files (x86)\\VPN Unlimited\\\u0027 to replace the service executable and gain elevated system privileges.",
"id": "GHSA-37cj-g3gr-jhr4",
"modified": "2026-02-03T15:30:23Z",
"published": "2026-02-03T15:30:23Z",
"references": [
{
"type": "ADVISORY",
"url": "https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2020-37101"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/47916"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://www.vpnunlimitedapp.com"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://www.vulncheck.com/advisories/vpn-unlimited-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-37JJ-54RG-XJCM
Vulnerability from github – Published: 2023-09-15 06:30 – Updated: 2024-04-04 07:41
VLAI
Details
An issue was discovered in OPSWAT MetaDefender KIOSK 4.6.1.9996. It has an unquoted service path that can be abused locally.
Severity
7.8 (High)
{
"affected": [],
"aliases": [
"CVE-2023-36658"
],
"database_specific": {
"cwe_ids": [
"CWE-428"
],
"github_reviewed": false,
"github_reviewed_at": null,
"nvd_published_at": "2023-09-15T05:15:24Z",
"severity": "HIGH"
},
"details": "An issue was discovered in OPSWAT MetaDefender KIOSK 4.6.1.9996. It has an unquoted service path that can be abused locally.",
"id": "GHSA-37jj-54rg-xjcm",
"modified": "2024-04-04T07:41:58Z",
"published": "2023-09-15T06:30:18Z",
"references": [
{
"type": "ADVISORY",
"url": "https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2023-36658"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://docs.opswat.com/mdkiosk"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://docs.opswat.com/mdkiosk/release-notes/cve-2023-36658"
}
],
"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-3823-HJPV-24G4
Vulnerability from github – Published: 2022-04-05 00:00 – Updated: 2022-04-12 00:00
VLAI
Details
An Unquoted Service Path vulnerability exists in Ext2Fsd v0.68 via a specially crafted file in the Ext2Srv Service executable service path.
Severity
7.8 (High)
{
"affected": [],
"aliases": [
"CVE-2021-43463"
],
"database_specific": {
"cwe_ids": [
"CWE-428"
],
"github_reviewed": false,
"github_reviewed_at": null,
"nvd_published_at": "2022-04-04T16:15:00Z",
"severity": "HIGH"
},
"details": "An Unquoted Service Path vulnerability exists in Ext2Fsd v0.68 via a specially crafted file in the Ext2Srv Service executable service path.",
"id": "GHSA-3823-hjpv-24g4",
"modified": "2022-04-12T00:00:55Z",
"published": "2022-04-05T00:00:25Z",
"references": [
{
"type": "ADVISORY",
"url": "https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2021-43463"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/198746"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://github.com/M507/Miner"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/49706"
}
],
"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"
}
]
}
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.