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-JV66-87H9-R6Q4
Vulnerability from github – Published: 2025-12-31 00:31 – Updated: 2025-12-31 00:31
VLAI
Details
Tosibox Key Service 3.3.0 contains an unquoted service path vulnerability that allows local non-privileged users to potentially execute code with elevated system privileges. Attackers can exploit the service startup process by inserting malicious code in the system root path, enabling unauthorized code execution during application startup or system reboot.
Severity
{
"affected": [],
"aliases": [
"CVE-2024-58315"
],
"database_specific": {
"cwe_ids": [
"CWE-428"
],
"github_reviewed": false,
"github_reviewed_at": null,
"nvd_published_at": "2025-12-30T23:15:48Z",
"severity": "HIGH"
},
"details": "Tosibox Key Service 3.3.0 contains an unquoted service path vulnerability that allows local non-privileged users to potentially execute code with elevated system privileges. Attackers can exploit the service startup process by inserting malicious code in the system root path, enabling unauthorized code execution during application startup or system reboot.",
"id": "GHSA-jv66-87h9-r6q4",
"modified": "2025-12-31T00:31:11Z",
"published": "2025-12-31T00:31:11Z",
"references": [
{
"type": "ADVISORY",
"url": "https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2024-58315"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://packetstormsecurity.com/files/177260"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://www.tosi.net"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://www.vulncheck.com/advisories/tosibox-key-service-local-privilege-escalation-via-unquoted-service-path"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://www.zeroscience.mk/en/vulnerabilities/ZSL-2024-5812.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: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-JW26-2V3J-GF6F
Vulnerability from github – Published: 2026-02-01 15:32 – Updated: 2026-02-01 15:32
VLAI
Details
Deep Instinct Windows Agent 1.2.29.0 contains an unquoted service path vulnerability in the DeepMgmtService that allows local users to potentially execute code with elevated privileges. Attackers can exploit the unquoted path in C:\Program Files\HP Sure Sense\DeepMgmtService.exe to inject malicious code that would execute with LocalSystem permissions during service startup.
Severity
{
"affected": [],
"aliases": [
"CVE-2020-37047"
],
"database_specific": {
"cwe_ids": [
"CWE-428"
],
"github_reviewed": false,
"github_reviewed_at": null,
"nvd_published_at": "2026-02-01T15:16:03Z",
"severity": "HIGH"
},
"details": "Deep Instinct Windows Agent 1.2.29.0 contains an unquoted service path vulnerability in the DeepMgmtService that allows local users to potentially execute code with elevated privileges. Attackers can exploit the unquoted path in C:\\Program Files\\HP Sure Sense\\DeepMgmtService.exe to inject malicious code that would execute with LocalSystem permissions during service startup.",
"id": "GHSA-jw26-2v3j-gf6f",
"modified": "2026-02-01T15:32:31Z",
"published": "2026-02-01T15:32:31Z",
"references": [
{
"type": "ADVISORY",
"url": "https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2020-37047"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://www.deepinstinct.com"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/48174"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://www.vulncheck.com/advisories/deep-instinct-windows-agent-deepmgmtservice-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-JXMR-W7F3-26X7
Vulnerability from github – Published: 2026-01-15 18:31 – Updated: 2026-01-15 18:31
VLAI
Details
10-Strike Network Inventory Explorer Pro 9.31 contains an unquoted service path vulnerability in the srvInventoryWebServer service running with LocalSystem privileges. Attackers can exploit the unquoted path by placing malicious executables in potential path segments to achieve privilege escalation and execute code with system-level permissions.
Severity
{
"affected": [],
"aliases": [
"CVE-2021-47767"
],
"database_specific": {
"cwe_ids": [
"CWE-428"
],
"github_reviewed": false,
"github_reviewed_at": null,
"nvd_published_at": "2026-01-15T16:16:08Z",
"severity": "HIGH"
},
"details": "10-Strike Network Inventory Explorer Pro 9.31 contains an unquoted service path vulnerability in the srvInventoryWebServer service running with LocalSystem privileges. Attackers can exploit the unquoted path by placing malicious executables in potential path segments to achieve privilege escalation and execute code with system-level permissions.",
"id": "GHSA-jxmr-w7f3-26x7",
"modified": "2026-01-15T18:31:30Z",
"published": "2026-01-15T18:31:30Z",
"references": [
{
"type": "ADVISORY",
"url": "https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2021-47767"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://www.10-strike.com"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/50494"
}
],
"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-M2X6-RRGV-9P5H
Vulnerability from github – Published: 2022-05-13 01:37 – Updated: 2022-05-13 01:37
VLAI
Details
An Unquoted Search Path issue was discovered in mySCADA myPRO Versions 7.0.26 and prior. Application services utilize unquoted search path elements, which could allow an attacker to execute arbitrary code with elevated privileges.
Severity
7.8 (High)
{
"affected": [],
"aliases": [
"CVE-2017-12730"
],
"database_specific": {
"cwe_ids": [
"CWE-428"
],
"github_reviewed": false,
"github_reviewed_at": null,
"nvd_published_at": "2017-10-06T04:29:00Z",
"severity": "HIGH"
},
"details": "An Unquoted Search Path issue was discovered in mySCADA myPRO Versions 7.0.26 and prior. Application services utilize unquoted search path elements, which could allow an attacker to execute arbitrary code with elevated privileges.",
"id": "GHSA-m2x6-rrgv-9p5h",
"modified": "2022-05-13T01:37:44Z",
"published": "2022-05-13T01:37:44Z",
"references": [
{
"type": "ADVISORY",
"url": "https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2017-12730"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://ics-cert.us-cert.gov/advisories/ICSA-17-255-01"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/100815"
}
],
"schema_version": "1.4.0",
"severity": [
{
"score": "CVSS:3.0/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H",
"type": "CVSS_V3"
}
]
}
GHSA-M399-CMX3-4W92
Vulnerability from github – Published: 2022-05-14 03:01 – Updated: 2022-05-14 03:01
VLAI
Details
Unquoted service paths in Intel Quartus Prime in versions 15.1 - 18.0 allow a local attacker to potentially execute arbitrary code.
Severity
7.8 (High)
{
"affected": [],
"aliases": [
"CVE-2018-3683"
],
"database_specific": {
"cwe_ids": [
"CWE-428"
],
"github_reviewed": false,
"github_reviewed_at": null,
"nvd_published_at": "2018-07-10T21:29:00Z",
"severity": "HIGH"
},
"details": "Unquoted service paths in Intel Quartus Prime in versions 15.1 - 18.0 allow a local attacker to potentially execute arbitrary code.",
"id": "GHSA-m399-cmx3-4w92",
"modified": "2022-05-14T03:01:00Z",
"published": "2022-05-14T03:01:00Z",
"references": [
{
"type": "ADVISORY",
"url": "https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2018-3683"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://www.intel.com/content/www/us/en/security-center/advisory/intel-sa-00151.html"
}
],
"schema_version": "1.4.0",
"severity": [
{
"score": "CVSS:3.0/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H",
"type": "CVSS_V3"
}
]
}
GHSA-M3PF-3VPC-6M5J
Vulnerability from github – Published: 2023-01-16 12:30 – Updated: 2023-01-16 12:30
VLAI
Details
In multiple versions of HIMA PC based Software an unquoted Windows search path vulnerability might allow local users to gain privileges via a malicious .exe file and gain full access to the system.
Severity
7.8 (High)
{
"affected": [],
"aliases": [
"CVE-2022-4258"
],
"database_specific": {
"cwe_ids": [
"CWE-428"
],
"github_reviewed": false,
"github_reviewed_at": null,
"nvd_published_at": "2023-01-16T10:15:00Z",
"severity": "HIGH"
},
"details": "In multiple versions of HIMA PC based Software an unquoted Windows search path vulnerability might allow local users to gain privileges via a malicious .exe file and gain full access to the system.",
"id": "GHSA-m3pf-3vpc-6m5j",
"modified": "2023-01-16T12:30:18Z",
"published": "2023-01-16T12:30:18Z",
"references": [
{
"type": "ADVISORY",
"url": "https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2022-4258"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://cert.vde.com/en/advisories/VDE-2022-059"
}
],
"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-M3WH-8WX7-234H
Vulnerability from github – Published: 2026-01-21 18:30 – Updated: 2026-01-21 18:30
VLAI
Details
WIN-PACK PRO 4.8 contains an unquoted service path vulnerability in the WPCommandFileService that allows local users to potentially execute code with elevated privileges. Attackers can exploit the unquoted path in C:\Program Files \WINPAKPRO\WPCommandFileService Service.exe to inject malicious code that would execute with LocalSystem permissions.
Severity
{
"affected": [],
"aliases": [
"CVE-2021-47868"
],
"database_specific": {
"cwe_ids": [
"CWE-428"
],
"github_reviewed": false,
"github_reviewed_at": null,
"nvd_published_at": "2026-01-21T18:16:19Z",
"severity": "HIGH"
},
"details": "WIN-PACK PRO 4.8 contains an unquoted service path vulnerability in the WPCommandFileService that allows local users to potentially execute code with elevated privileges. Attackers can exploit the unquoted path in C:\\Program Files \u003cx86\u003e\\WINPAKPRO\\WPCommandFileService Service.exe to inject malicious code that would execute with LocalSystem permissions.",
"id": "GHSA-m3wh-8wx7-234h",
"modified": "2026-01-21T18:30:31Z",
"published": "2026-01-21T18:30:31Z",
"references": [
{
"type": "ADVISORY",
"url": "https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2021-47868"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/49692"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://www.security.honeywell.com/product-repository/winpak"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://www.vulncheck.com/advisories/win-pack-pro-wpcommandfileservice-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-M548-H385-VQM2
Vulnerability from github – Published: 2026-01-26 18:31 – Updated: 2026-01-26 18:31
VLAI
Details
Kite 1.2020.1119.0 contains an unquoted service path vulnerability in the KiteService Windows service that allows local attackers to potentially execute arbitrary code. Attackers can exploit the unquoted path in 'C:\Program Files\Kite\KiteService.exe' to inject malicious executables and escalate privileges on the system.
Severity
{
"affected": [],
"aliases": [
"CVE-2020-36958"
],
"database_specific": {
"cwe_ids": [
"CWE-428"
],
"github_reviewed": false,
"github_reviewed_at": null,
"nvd_published_at": "2026-01-26T18:16:26Z",
"severity": "HIGH"
},
"details": "Kite 1.2020.1119.0 contains an unquoted service path vulnerability in the KiteService Windows service that allows local attackers to potentially execute arbitrary code. Attackers can exploit the unquoted path in \u0027C:\\Program Files\\Kite\\KiteService.exe\u0027 to inject malicious executables and escalate privileges on the system.",
"id": "GHSA-m548-h385-vqm2",
"modified": "2026-01-26T18:31:30Z",
"published": "2026-01-26T18:31:30Z",
"references": [
{
"type": "ADVISORY",
"url": "https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2020-36958"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/49205"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://www.kite.com"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://www.vulncheck.com/advisories/kite-kiteservice-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-M54C-47FQ-9P83
Vulnerability from github – Published: 2026-06-19 15:33 – Updated: 2026-06-19 15:33
VLAI
Details
RealTimes Desktop Service 18.1.4 contains an unquoted service path vulnerability in the rpdsvc.exe binary that allows local attackers to escalate privileges. Attackers can place malicious executables in unquoted path directories to execute arbitrary code with LocalSystem privileges during service startup or system reboot.
Severity
{
"affected": [],
"aliases": [
"CVE-2020-37251"
],
"database_specific": {
"cwe_ids": [
"CWE-428"
],
"github_reviewed": false,
"github_reviewed_at": null,
"nvd_published_at": "2026-06-19T15:16:33Z",
"severity": "HIGH"
},
"details": "RealTimes Desktop Service 18.1.4 contains an unquoted service path vulnerability in the rpdsvc.exe binary that allows local attackers to escalate privileges. Attackers can place malicious executables in unquoted path directories to execute arbitrary code with LocalSystem privileges during service startup or system reboot.",
"id": "GHSA-m54c-47fq-9p83",
"modified": "2026-06-19T15:33:18Z",
"published": "2026-06-19T15:33:18Z",
"references": [
{
"type": "ADVISORY",
"url": "https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2020-37251"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/49021"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://www.real.com"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://www.vulncheck.com/advisories/realtimes-desktop-service-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-M5GV-M5F9-WGV4
Vulnerability from github – Published: 2024-09-25 18:31 – Updated: 2024-10-09 22:12
VLAI
Summary
Grafana Agent (Flow mode) on Windows has Unquoted Search Path or Element vulnerability
Details
Unquoted Search Path or Element vulnerability in Grafana Agent (Flow mode) on Windows allows Privilege Escalation from Local User to SYSTEM. This issue affects Agent Flow before 0.43.3.
Severity
{
"affected": [
{
"package": {
"ecosystem": "Go",
"name": "github.com/grafana/agent"
},
"ranges": [
{
"events": [
{
"introduced": "0"
},
{
"fixed": "0.43.3"
}
],
"type": "ECOSYSTEM"
}
]
}
],
"aliases": [
"CVE-2024-8996"
],
"database_specific": {
"cwe_ids": [
"CWE-428"
],
"github_reviewed": true,
"github_reviewed_at": "2024-10-01T22:29:13Z",
"nvd_published_at": "2024-09-25T17:15:19Z",
"severity": "MODERATE"
},
"details": "Unquoted Search Path or Element vulnerability in Grafana Agent (Flow mode) on Windows allows Privilege Escalation from Local User to SYSTEM.\nThis issue affects Agent Flow before 0.43.3.",
"id": "GHSA-m5gv-m5f9-wgv4",
"modified": "2024-10-09T22:12:28Z",
"published": "2024-09-25T18:31:21Z",
"references": [
{
"type": "ADVISORY",
"url": "https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2024-8996"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://github.com/grafana/agent/commit/91bab2c05906938d3f8e1e3c61a863f037985299"
},
{
"type": "PACKAGE",
"url": "https://github.com/grafana/agent"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://github.com/grafana/agent/releases/tag/v0.43.2"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://github.com/grafana/agent/releases/tag/v0.43.3"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://grafana.com/blog/2024/09/25/grafana-alloy-and-grafana-agent-flow-security-release-high-severity-fix-for-cve-2024-8975-and-cve-2024-8996"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://grafana.com/security/security-advisories/cve-2024-8996"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://pkg.go.dev/vuln/GO-2024-3170"
}
],
"schema_version": "1.4.0",
"severity": [
{
"score": "CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H",
"type": "CVSS_V3"
},
{
"score": "CVSS:4.0/AV:L/AC:L/AT:N/PR:L/UI:A/VC:H/VI:H/VA:H/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N/E:U",
"type": "CVSS_V4"
}
],
"summary": "Grafana Agent (Flow mode) on Windows has Unquoted Search Path or Element vulnerability"
}
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.