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-794X-9RQM-24VX
Vulnerability from github – Published: 2024-09-29 09:30 – Updated: 2024-11-04 21:30
VLAI
Details
A vulnerability classified as critical has been found in Intelbras InControl up to 2.21.56. This affects an unknown part of the file C:\Program Files (x86)\Intelbras\Incontrol Cliente\incontrol_webcam\incontrol-service-watchdog.exe. The manipulation leads to unquoted search path. It is possible to launch the attack on the local host. The vendor was informed early on 2024-08-05 about this issue. The release of a fixed version 2.21.58 was announced for the end of August 2024 but then was postponed until 2024-09-20.
Severity
{
"affected": [],
"aliases": [
"CVE-2024-9325"
],
"database_specific": {
"cwe_ids": [
"CWE-426",
"CWE-428"
],
"github_reviewed": false,
"github_reviewed_at": null,
"nvd_published_at": "2024-09-29T08:15:02Z",
"severity": "HIGH"
},
"details": "A vulnerability classified as critical has been found in Intelbras InControl up to 2.21.56. This affects an unknown part of the file C:\\Program Files (x86)\\Intelbras\\Incontrol Cliente\\incontrol_webcam\\incontrol-service-watchdog.exe. The manipulation leads to unquoted search path. It is possible to launch the attack on the local host. The vendor was informed early on 2024-08-05 about this issue. The release of a fixed version 2.21.58 was announced for the end of August 2024 but then was postponed until 2024-09-20.",
"id": "GHSA-794x-9rqm-24vx",
"modified": "2024-11-04T21:30:27Z",
"published": "2024-09-29T09:30:46Z",
"references": [
{
"type": "ADVISORY",
"url": "https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2024-9325"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://backend.intelbras.com/sites/default/files/2024-10/Aviso%20de%20Seguran%C3%A7a%20-%20Incontrol%202.21.56%20e%202.21.57.pdf"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://download.cronos.intelbras.com.br/download/INCONTROL/INCONTROL-WEB/prod/INCONTROL-WEB-2.21.58-233dfd1ac1e2ca3eabb71c854005c78b.exe"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://vuldb.com/?ctiid.278829"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://vuldb.com/?id.278829"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://vuldb.com/?submit.385397"
}
],
"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-79HW-X9F6-2J52
Vulnerability from github – Published: 2026-01-21 18:30 – Updated: 2026-01-21 18:30
VLAI
Details
Brother BRAdmin Professional 3.75 contains an unquoted service path vulnerability in the BRA_Scheduler service that allows local users to potentially execute arbitrary code. Attackers can place a malicious executable named 'BRAdmin' in the C:\Program Files (x86)\Brother\ directory to gain local system privileges.
Severity
{
"affected": [],
"aliases": [
"CVE-2021-47869"
],
"database_specific": {
"cwe_ids": [
"CWE-428"
],
"github_reviewed": false,
"github_reviewed_at": null,
"nvd_published_at": "2026-01-21T18:16:19Z",
"severity": "HIGH"
},
"details": "Brother BRAdmin Professional 3.75 contains an unquoted service path vulnerability in the BRA_Scheduler service that allows local users to potentially execute arbitrary code. Attackers can place a malicious executable named \u0027BRAdmin\u0027 in the C:\\Program Files (x86)\\Brother\\ directory to gain local system privileges.",
"id": "GHSA-79hw-x9f6-2j52",
"modified": "2026-01-21T18:30:31Z",
"published": "2026-01-21T18:30:31Z",
"references": [
{
"type": "ADVISORY",
"url": "https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2021-47869"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://docs.unsafe-inline.com/0day/bradmin-professional-3.75-unquoted-service-path"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://global.brother"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://support.brother.com/g/b/downloadend.aspx?c=us\u0026lang=en\u0026prod=hls7000dn_us_eu_as\u0026os=10013\u0026dlid=dlf005042_000\u0026flang=4\u0026type3=26"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/49671"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://www.vulncheck.com/advisories/bradmin-professional-brascheduler-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-7C4X-GMCJ-F3MW
Vulnerability from github – Published: 2022-03-19 00:01 – Updated: 2022-03-25 00:00
VLAI
Details
Rapid7 Insight Agent versions 3.1.2.38 and earlier suffer from a privilege escalation vulnerability, whereby an attacker can hijack the flow of execution due to an unquoted argument to the runas.exe command used by the ir_agent.exe component, resulting in elevated rights and persistent access to the machine. This issue was fixed in Rapid7 Insight Agent version 3.1.3.80.
Severity
7.8 (High)
{
"affected": [],
"aliases": [
"CVE-2022-0237"
],
"database_specific": {
"cwe_ids": [
"CWE-428"
],
"github_reviewed": false,
"github_reviewed_at": null,
"nvd_published_at": "2022-03-17T23:15:00Z",
"severity": "HIGH"
},
"details": "Rapid7 Insight Agent versions 3.1.2.38 and earlier suffer from a privilege escalation vulnerability, whereby an attacker can hijack the flow of execution due to an unquoted argument to the runas.exe command used by the ir_agent.exe component, resulting in elevated rights and persistent access to the machine. This issue was fixed in Rapid7 Insight Agent version 3.1.3.80.",
"id": "GHSA-7c4x-gmcj-f3mw",
"modified": "2022-03-25T00:00:48Z",
"published": "2022-03-19T00:01:02Z",
"references": [
{
"type": "ADVISORY",
"url": "https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2022-0237"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://docs.rapid7.com/release-notes/insightagent/20220225"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://gist.github.com/n2dez/05d43c616f2b403e84ee55d4d7aab251"
}
],
"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-7F32-MH2C-3WPV
Vulnerability from github – Published: 2026-02-01 15:32 – Updated: 2026-02-01 15:32
VLAI
Details
DHCP Turbo 4.61298 contains an unquoted service path vulnerability that allows local attackers to potentially execute arbitrary code by exploiting the service binary path. Attackers can place malicious executables in the service path to gain elevated privileges when the service starts.
Severity
{
"affected": [],
"aliases": [
"CVE-2020-37062"
],
"database_specific": {
"cwe_ids": [
"CWE-428"
],
"github_reviewed": false,
"github_reviewed_at": null,
"nvd_published_at": "2026-02-01T15:16:04Z",
"severity": "HIGH"
},
"details": "DHCP Turbo 4.61298 contains an unquoted service path vulnerability that allows local attackers to potentially execute arbitrary code by exploiting the service binary path. Attackers can place malicious executables in the service path to gain elevated privileges when the service starts.",
"id": "GHSA-7f32-mh2c-3wpv",
"modified": "2026-02-01T15:32:31Z",
"published": "2026-02-01T15:32:31Z",
"references": [
{
"type": "ADVISORY",
"url": "https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2020-37062"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/48080"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://www.vulncheck.com/advisories/dhcp-turbo-dhcp-turbo-unquoted-service-path"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://www.weird-solutions.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-7FX4-846P-MPQ2
Vulnerability from github – Published: 2025-09-09 18:31 – Updated: 2025-11-03 21:34
VLAI
Details
A local privilege escalation vulnerability exists in Sunshine for Windows (version v2025.122.141614 and likely prior versions) due to an unquoted service path.
Severity
7.8 (High)
{
"affected": [],
"aliases": [
"CVE-2025-10199"
],
"database_specific": {
"cwe_ids": [
"CWE-428"
],
"github_reviewed": false,
"github_reviewed_at": null,
"nvd_published_at": "2025-09-09T18:15:32Z",
"severity": "HIGH"
},
"details": "A local privilege escalation vulnerability exists in Sunshine for Windows (version v2025.122.141614 and likely prior versions) due to an unquoted service path.",
"id": "GHSA-7fx4-846p-mpq2",
"modified": "2025-11-03T21:34:26Z",
"published": "2025-09-09T18:31:24Z",
"references": [
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://github.com/LizardByte/Sunshine/security/advisories/GHSA-r3rw-mx4q-7vfp"
},
{
"type": "ADVISORY",
"url": "https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2025-10199"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://www.kb.cert.org/vuls/id/974249"
}
],
"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-7G96-P22M-8MMJ
Vulnerability from github – Published: 2026-02-03 15:30 – Updated: 2026-02-03 15:30
VLAI
Details
Adaware Web Companion 4.9.2159 contains an unquoted service path vulnerability in the WCAssistantService that allows local attackers to potentially execute arbitrary code. Attackers can exploit the unquoted binary path to inject malicious executables that will be run with LocalSystem privileges during service startup.
Severity
{
"affected": [],
"aliases": [
"CVE-2020-37102"
],
"database_specific": {
"cwe_ids": [
"CWE-428"
],
"github_reviewed": false,
"github_reviewed_at": null,
"nvd_published_at": "2026-02-03T15:16:11Z",
"severity": "HIGH"
},
"details": "Adaware Web Companion 4.9.2159 contains an unquoted service path vulnerability in the WCAssistantService that allows local attackers to potentially execute arbitrary code. Attackers can exploit the unquoted binary path to inject malicious executables that will be run with LocalSystem privileges during service startup.",
"id": "GHSA-7g96-p22m-8mmj",
"modified": "2026-02-03T15:30:23Z",
"published": "2026-02-03T15:30:23Z",
"references": [
{
"type": "ADVISORY",
"url": "https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2020-37102"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/47852"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://www.vulncheck.com/advisories/adaware-web-companion-wcassistantservice-unquoted-service-path"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "http://webcompanion.com"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "http://webcompanion.com/LP-WC002/index.php?partner=LU150701WEBDIRECT\u0026campaign=www.doc2pdf.com\u0026search=2\u0026homepage=2\u0026bd=2"
}
],
"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-7HFR-XH2R-6VJ8
Vulnerability from github – Published: 2022-02-12 00:00 – Updated: 2022-03-17 00:05
VLAI
Details
Multiple Mitsubishi Electric Factory Automation engineering software products have a malicious code execution vulnerability. A malicious attacker could use this vulnerability to obtain information, modify information, and cause a denial-of-service condition.
Severity
9.8 (Critical)
{
"affected": [],
"aliases": [
"CVE-2020-14521"
],
"database_specific": {
"cwe_ids": [
"CWE-276",
"CWE-428"
],
"github_reviewed": false,
"github_reviewed_at": null,
"nvd_published_at": "2022-02-11T18:15:00Z",
"severity": "CRITICAL"
},
"details": "Multiple Mitsubishi Electric Factory Automation engineering software products have a malicious code execution vulnerability. A malicious attacker could use this vulnerability to obtain information, modify information, and cause a denial-of-service condition.",
"id": "GHSA-7hfr-xh2r-6vj8",
"modified": "2022-03-17T00:05:44Z",
"published": "2022-02-12T00:00:46Z",
"references": [
{
"type": "ADVISORY",
"url": "https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2020-14521"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://www.cisa.gov/uscert/ics/advisories/icsa-20-212-04"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://www.mitsubishielectric.com/en/psirt/vulnerability/pdf/2020-007_en.pdf"
}
],
"schema_version": "1.4.0",
"severity": [
{
"score": "CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H",
"type": "CVSS_V3"
}
]
}
GHSA-7J59-R42W-VHPQ
Vulnerability from github – Published: 2026-01-14 00:31 – Updated: 2026-01-14 00:31
VLAI
Details
EaseUS Data Recovery 15.1.0.0 contains an unquoted service path vulnerability in the EaseUS UPDATE SERVICE executable. Attackers can exploit the unquoted path to inject and execute malicious code with elevated LocalSystem privileges.
Severity
{
"affected": [],
"aliases": [
"CVE-2022-50914"
],
"database_specific": {
"cwe_ids": [
"CWE-428"
],
"github_reviewed": false,
"github_reviewed_at": null,
"nvd_published_at": "2026-01-13T23:15:54Z",
"severity": "HIGH"
},
"details": "EaseUS Data Recovery 15.1.0.0 contains an unquoted service path vulnerability in the EaseUS UPDATE SERVICE executable. Attackers can exploit the unquoted path to inject and execute malicious code with elevated LocalSystem privileges.",
"id": "GHSA-7j59-r42w-vhpq",
"modified": "2026-01-14T00:31:28Z",
"published": "2026-01-14T00:31:28Z",
"references": [
{
"type": "ADVISORY",
"url": "https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2022-50914"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://www.easeus.com"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/50886"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://www.vulncheck.com/advisories/easeus-data-recovery-ensserverexe-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-7J5P-C5CP-HRH6
Vulnerability from github – Published: 2022-07-19 00:00 – Updated: 2022-07-26 00:00
VLAI
Details
A vulnerability has been found in FileZilla Client 3.17.0.0 and classified as problematic. This vulnerability affects unknown code of the file C:\Program Files\FileZilla FTP Client\uninstall.exe of the component Installer. The manipulation leads to unquoted search path. The attack can be initiated remotely. The exploit has been disclosed to the public and may be used.
Severity
7.8 (High)
{
"affected": [],
"aliases": [
"CVE-2016-15003"
],
"database_specific": {
"cwe_ids": [
"CWE-428"
],
"github_reviewed": false,
"github_reviewed_at": null,
"nvd_published_at": "2022-07-18T09:15:00Z",
"severity": "HIGH"
},
"details": "A vulnerability has been found in FileZilla Client 3.17.0.0 and classified as problematic. This vulnerability affects unknown code of the file C:\\Program Files\\FileZilla FTP Client\\uninstall.exe of the component Installer. The manipulation leads to unquoted search path. The attack can be initiated remotely. The exploit has been disclosed to the public and may be used.",
"id": "GHSA-7j5p-c5cp-hrh6",
"modified": "2022-07-26T00:00:30Z",
"published": "2022-07-19T00:00:28Z",
"references": [
{
"type": "ADVISORY",
"url": "https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2016-15003"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://vuldb.com/?id.97204"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/39803"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://youtu.be/r06VwwJ9J4M"
}
],
"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-7JQP-G5VC-78QC
Vulnerability from github – Published: 2026-01-27 21:31 – Updated: 2026-01-27 21:31
VLAI
Details
Motorola Device Manager 2.4.5 contains an unquoted service path vulnerability in the PST Service that allows local users to potentially execute arbitrary code. Attackers can exploit the unquoted path in ForwardDaemon.exe to inject malicious code that will execute with elevated system privileges during service startup.
Severity
{
"affected": [],
"aliases": [
"CVE-2020-36981"
],
"database_specific": {
"cwe_ids": [
"CWE-428"
],
"github_reviewed": false,
"github_reviewed_at": null,
"nvd_published_at": "2026-01-27T19:16:11Z",
"severity": "HIGH"
},
"details": "Motorola Device Manager 2.4.5 contains an unquoted service path vulnerability in the PST Service that allows local users to potentially execute arbitrary code. Attackers can exploit the unquoted path in ForwardDaemon.exe to inject malicious code that will execute with elevated system privileges during service startup.",
"id": "GHSA-7jqp-g5vc-78qc",
"modified": "2026-01-27T21:31:47Z",
"published": "2026-01-27T21:31:47Z",
"references": [
{
"type": "ADVISORY",
"url": "https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2020-36981"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/49011"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/49013"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://www.filehorse.com/es/descargar-motorola-device-manager"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://www.vulncheck.com/advisories/motorola-device-manager-forwarddaemonexe-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"
}
]
}
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.