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-6XMG-RJ2X-5J6G
Vulnerability from github – Published: 2026-01-28 15:31 – Updated: 2026-01-28 15:31
VLAI
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.
Severity
{
"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"
},
{
"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 00:00
VLAI
Details
BattlEye v0.9 contains an unquoted service path which allows attackers to escalate privileges to the system level.
Severity
7.8 (High)
{
"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 15:30
VLAI
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.
Severity
{
"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"
},
{
"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 18:30
VLAI
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.
Severity
{
"affected": [],
"aliases": [
"CVE-2021-47882"
],
"database_specific": {
"cwe_ids": [
"CWE-428"
],
"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"
}
],
"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-73RP-J5RH-M5JV
Vulnerability from github – Published: 2025-09-25 21:30 – Updated: 2025-09-25 21:30
VLAI
Details
Dell Wireless 5932e and Qualcomm Snapdragon X62 Firmware and GNSS/GPS Driver, versions prior to 3.2.0.22 contain an Unquoted Search Path or Element vulnerability. A low privileged attacker with local access could potentially exploit this vulnerability, leading to Code Execution.
Severity
7.8 (High)
{
"affected": [],
"aliases": [
"CVE-2025-43993"
],
"database_specific": {
"cwe_ids": [
"CWE-428"
],
"github_reviewed": false,
"github_reviewed_at": null,
"nvd_published_at": "2025-09-25T20:15:35Z",
"severity": "HIGH"
},
"details": "Dell Wireless 5932e and Qualcomm Snapdragon X62 Firmware and GNSS/GPS Driver, versions prior to 3.2.0.22 contain an Unquoted Search Path or Element vulnerability. A low privileged attacker with local access could potentially exploit this vulnerability, leading to Code Execution.",
"id": "GHSA-73rp-j5rh-m5jv",
"modified": "2025-09-25T21:30:25Z",
"published": "2025-09-25T21:30:25Z",
"references": [
{
"type": "ADVISORY",
"url": "https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2025-43993"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://www.dell.com/support/kbdoc/en-us/000372605/dsa-2025-363"
}
],
"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-744J-M22X-5P8H
Vulnerability from github – Published: 2026-02-05 00:31 – Updated: 2026-02-05 00:31
VLAI
Details
GCafé 3.0 contains an unquoted service path vulnerability in the gbClientService that allows local attackers to potentially execute arbitrary code with elevated privileges. Attackers can exploit the unquoted path in the service configuration to inject malicious executables that will be run with LocalSystem permissions.
Severity
{
"affected": [],
"aliases": [
"CVE-2019-25286"
],
"database_specific": {
"cwe_ids": [
"CWE-428"
],
"github_reviewed": false,
"github_reviewed_at": null,
"nvd_published_at": "2026-02-05T00:15:52Z",
"severity": "HIGH"
},
"details": "GCaf\u00e9 3.0 contains an unquoted service path vulnerability in the gbClientService that allows local attackers to potentially execute arbitrary code with elevated privileges. Attackers can exploit the unquoted path in the service configuration to inject malicious executables that will be run with LocalSystem permissions.",
"id": "GHSA-744j-m22x-5p8h",
"modified": "2026-02-05T00:31:01Z",
"published": "2026-02-05T00:31:01Z",
"references": [
{
"type": "ADVISORY",
"url": "https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2019-25286"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://gcafe.vn"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/47604"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://www.vulncheck.com/advisories/gcafe-gbclienservice-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-74J5-MC44-J854
Vulnerability from github – Published: 2023-08-11 03:30 – Updated: 2024-04-04 06:50
VLAI
Details
Unquoted search path in the software installer for the System Firmware Update Utility (SysFwUpdt) for some Intel(R) Server Boards and Intel(R) Server Systems Based on Intel(R) 621A Chipset before version 16.0.7 may allow an authenticated user to potentially enable escalation of privilege via local access.
Severity
6.7 (Medium)
{
"affected": [],
"aliases": [
"CVE-2023-22841"
],
"database_specific": {
"cwe_ids": [
"CWE-427",
"CWE-428"
],
"github_reviewed": false,
"github_reviewed_at": null,
"nvd_published_at": "2023-08-11T03:15:17Z",
"severity": "HIGH"
},
"details": "Unquoted search path in the software installer for the System Firmware Update Utility (SysFwUpdt) for some Intel(R) Server Boards and Intel(R) Server Systems Based on Intel(R) 621A Chipset before version 16.0.7 may allow an authenticated user to potentially enable escalation of privilege via local access.",
"id": "GHSA-74j5-mc44-j854",
"modified": "2024-04-04T06:50:47Z",
"published": "2023-08-11T03:30:20Z",
"references": [
{
"type": "ADVISORY",
"url": "https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2023-22841"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "http://www.intel.com/content/www/us/en/security-center/advisory/intel-sa-00830.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-752G-596J-F4G5
Vulnerability from github – Published: 2026-01-14 00:31 – Updated: 2026-01-14 00:31
VLAI
Details
Cain & Abel 4.9.56 contains an unquoted service path vulnerability that allows local attackers to potentially execute arbitrary code with elevated privileges. Attackers can exploit the unquoted binary path to inject malicious executables that will be launched with LocalSystem permissions.
Severity
{
"affected": [],
"aliases": [
"CVE-2022-50933"
],
"database_specific": {
"cwe_ids": [
"CWE-428"
],
"github_reviewed": false,
"github_reviewed_at": null,
"nvd_published_at": "2026-01-13T23:15:58Z",
"severity": "HIGH"
},
"details": "Cain \u0026 Abel 4.9.56 contains an unquoted service path vulnerability that allows local attackers to potentially execute arbitrary code with elevated privileges. Attackers can exploit the unquoted binary path to inject malicious executables that will be launched with LocalSystem permissions.",
"id": "GHSA-752g-596j-f4g5",
"modified": "2026-01-14T00:31:28Z",
"published": "2026-01-14T00:31:28Z",
"references": [
{
"type": "ADVISORY",
"url": "https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2022-50933"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/50728"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://www.malavida.com/en/soft/cain-and-abel"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://www.vulncheck.com/advisories/cain-abel-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-778R-78XG-CHXX
Vulnerability from github – Published: 2026-02-06 18:30 – Updated: 2026-02-06 18:30
VLAI
Details
JumpStart 0.6.0.0 contains an unquoted service path vulnerability in the jswpbapi service running with LocalSystem privileges. Attackers can exploit the unquoted path containing spaces to inject and execute malicious code with elevated system permissions.
Severity
{
"affected": [],
"aliases": [
"CVE-2019-25305"
],
"database_specific": {
"cwe_ids": [
"CWE-428"
],
"github_reviewed": false,
"github_reviewed_at": null,
"nvd_published_at": "2026-02-06T17:16:12Z",
"severity": "HIGH"
},
"details": "JumpStart 0.6.0.0 contains an unquoted service path vulnerability in the jswpbapi service running with LocalSystem privileges. Attackers can exploit the unquoted path containing spaces to inject and execute malicious code with elevated system permissions.",
"id": "GHSA-778r-78xg-chxx",
"modified": "2026-02-06T18:30:32Z",
"published": "2026-02-06T18:30:32Z",
"references": [
{
"type": "ADVISORY",
"url": "https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2019-25305"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/47549"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://www.inforprograma.net"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://www.vulncheck.com/advisories/jumpstart-jswpbapi-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-789X-MPR7-MHHV
Vulnerability from github – Published: 2026-01-21 18:30 – Updated: 2026-01-21 18:30
VLAI
Details
eBeam Interactive Suite 3.6 contains an unquoted service path vulnerability in the eBeam Stylus Driver service that allows local users to potentially execute code with elevated privileges. Attackers can exploit the unquoted path in C:\Program Files (x86)\Luidia\eBeam Stylus Driver\ to inject malicious executables that would run with LocalSystem permissions.
Severity
{
"affected": [],
"aliases": [
"CVE-2021-47879"
],
"database_specific": {
"cwe_ids": [
"CWE-428"
],
"github_reviewed": false,
"github_reviewed_at": null,
"nvd_published_at": "2026-01-21T18:16:22Z",
"severity": "HIGH"
},
"details": "eBeam Interactive Suite 3.6 contains an unquoted service path vulnerability in the eBeam Stylus Driver service that allows local users to potentially execute code with elevated privileges. Attackers can exploit the unquoted path in C:\\Program Files (x86)\\Luidia\\eBeam Stylus Driver\\ to inject malicious executables that would run with LocalSystem permissions.",
"id": "GHSA-789x-mpr7-mhhv",
"modified": "2026-01-21T18:30:31Z",
"published": "2026-01-21T18:30:31Z",
"references": [
{
"type": "ADVISORY",
"url": "https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2021-47879"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/49648"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://www.vulncheck.com/advisories/ebeam-interactive-suite-ebeam-stylus-driver-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"
}
]
}
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.