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.
895 vulnerabilities reference this CWE, most recent first.
GHSA-Q7MH-PQQP-MPR6
Vulnerability from github – Published: 2022-05-14 02:01 – Updated: 2022-05-14 02:01Untrusted search path vulnerability in The installer of Digital Paper App version 1.4.0.16050 and earlier allows an attacker to gain privileges via a Trojan horse DLL in an unspecified directory.
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"aliases": [
"CVE-2018-0656"
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"cwe_ids": [
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"nvd_published_at": "2018-09-04T13:29:00Z",
"severity": "HIGH"
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"details": "Untrusted search path vulnerability in The installer of Digital Paper App version 1.4.0.16050 and earlier allows an attacker to gain privileges via a Trojan horse DLL in an unspecified directory.",
"id": "GHSA-q7mh-pqqp-mpr6",
"modified": "2022-05-14T02:01:52Z",
"published": "2022-05-14T02:01:52Z",
"references": [
{
"type": "ADVISORY",
"url": "https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2018-0656"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://esupport.sony.com/US/p/swu-download.pl?upd_id=10998\u0026PASSVAL2=SMB."
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "http://jvn.jp/en/jp/JVN75700242/index.html"
}
],
"schema_version": "1.4.0",
"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-QF35-P6J5-89HP
Vulnerability from github – Published: 2026-01-06 03:31 – Updated: 2026-01-28 15:31An uncontrolled DLL loading path vulnerability exists in AsusSoftwareManagerAgent. A local attacker may influence the application to load a DLL from an attacker-controlled location, potentially resulting in arbitrary code execution. Refer to the '
Security Update for MyASUS' section on the ASUS Security Advisory for more information.
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"aliases": [
"CVE-2025-12793"
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"nvd_published_at": "2026-01-06T03:15:41Z",
"severity": "HIGH"
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"details": "An uncontrolled DLL loading path vulnerability exists in AsusSoftwareManagerAgent. A local attacker may influence the application to load a DLL from an attacker-controlled location, potentially resulting in arbitrary code execution.\nRefer to the \u0027\n\nSecurity Update for MyASUS\u0027 section on the ASUS Security Advisory for more information.",
"id": "GHSA-qf35-p6j5-89hp",
"modified": "2026-01-28T15:31:29Z",
"published": "2026-01-06T03:31:36Z",
"references": [
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"type": "ADVISORY",
"url": "https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2025-12793"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://www.asus.com/security-advisory"
}
],
"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"
},
{
"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-QF49-WHR3-4C4F
Vulnerability from github – Published: 2022-05-24 17:01 – Updated: 2024-04-04 02:39Adobe Illustrator CC versions 23.1 and earlier have an insecure library loading (dll hijacking) vulnerability. Successful exploitation could lead to privilege escalation.
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"affected": [],
"aliases": [
"CVE-2019-7962"
],
"database_specific": {
"cwe_ids": [
"CWE-426",
"CWE-427"
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"github_reviewed": false,
"github_reviewed_at": null,
"nvd_published_at": "2019-11-14T16:15:00Z",
"severity": "HIGH"
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"details": "Adobe Illustrator CC versions 23.1 and earlier have an insecure library loading (dll hijacking) vulnerability. Successful exploitation could lead to privilege escalation.",
"id": "GHSA-qf49-whr3-4c4f",
"modified": "2024-04-04T02:39:47Z",
"published": "2022-05-24T17:01:20Z",
"references": [
{
"type": "ADVISORY",
"url": "https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2019-7962"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://helpx.adobe.com/security/products/illustrator/apsb19-36.html"
}
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"schema_version": "1.4.0",
"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"
}
]
}
GHSA-QFV4-QC4H-W74R
Vulnerability from github – Published: 2023-04-04 15:30 – Updated: 2023-04-11 21:31An issue found in Wondershare Technology Co.,Ltd Recoverit v.10.6.3 allows a remote attacker to execute arbitrary commands via the recoverit_setup_full4134.exe file.
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"affected": [],
"aliases": [
"CVE-2023-27765"
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"CWE-426"
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"github_reviewed_at": null,
"nvd_published_at": "2023-04-04T15:15:00Z",
"severity": "HIGH"
},
"details": "An issue found in Wondershare Technology Co.,Ltd Recoverit v.10.6.3 allows a remote attacker to execute arbitrary commands via the recoverit_setup_full4134.exe file.",
"id": "GHSA-qfv4-qc4h-w74r",
"modified": "2023-04-11T21:31:09Z",
"published": "2023-04-04T15:30:26Z",
"references": [
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"type": "ADVISORY",
"url": "https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2023-27765"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://github.com/liong007/Wondershare/issues/7"
}
],
"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-QG6F-RXJ2-2QRG
Vulnerability from github – Published: 2022-05-14 01:33 – Updated: 2022-05-14 01:33Untrusted search path vulnerability in the installer of UNLHA32.DLL (UNLHA32.DLL for Win32 Ver 2.67.1.2 and earlier) allows an attacker to gain privileges via a Trojan horse DLL in an unspecified directory.
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"affected": [],
"aliases": [
"CVE-2019-5911"
],
"database_specific": {
"cwe_ids": [
"CWE-426"
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"github_reviewed": false,
"github_reviewed_at": null,
"nvd_published_at": "2019-02-13T18:29:00Z",
"severity": "HIGH"
},
"details": "Untrusted search path vulnerability in the installer of UNLHA32.DLL (UNLHA32.DLL for Win32 Ver 2.67.1.2 and earlier) allows an attacker to gain privileges via a Trojan horse DLL in an unspecified directory.",
"id": "GHSA-qg6f-rxj2-2qrg",
"modified": "2022-05-14T01:33:29Z",
"published": "2022-05-14T01:33:29Z",
"references": [
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"type": "ADVISORY",
"url": "https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2019-5911"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "http://jvn.jp/en/jp/JVN83826673/index.html"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "http://micco.mars.jp/vul/2017/mhsvi20170515_01.htm"
}
],
"schema_version": "1.4.0",
"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-QGVR-5XP5-FFJW
Vulnerability from github – Published: 2022-05-14 01:11 – Updated: 2022-05-14 01:11A remote code execution vulnerability exists when the Visual Studio C++ Redistributable Installer improperly validates input before loading dynamic link library (DLL) files, aka 'Visual Studio Remote Code Execution Vulnerability'.
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"affected": [],
"aliases": [
"CVE-2019-0809"
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"database_specific": {
"cwe_ids": [
"CWE-426"
],
"github_reviewed": false,
"github_reviewed_at": null,
"nvd_published_at": "2019-04-09T03:29:00Z",
"severity": "HIGH"
},
"details": "A remote code execution vulnerability exists when the Visual Studio C++ Redistributable Installer improperly validates input before loading dynamic link library (DLL) files, aka \u0027Visual Studio Remote Code Execution Vulnerability\u0027.",
"id": "GHSA-qgvr-5xp5-ffjw",
"modified": "2022-05-14T01:11:04Z",
"published": "2022-05-14T01:11:04Z",
"references": [
{
"type": "ADVISORY",
"url": "https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2019-0809"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://portal.msrc.microsoft.com/en-US/security-guidance/advisory/CVE-2019-0809"
}
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"schema_version": "1.4.0",
"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-QHRR-GRQP-6X2G
Vulnerability from github – Published: 2026-03-03 19:50 – Updated: 2026-03-03 19:50Summary
In openclaw allowlist mode, tools.exec.safeBins trusted PATH-derived directories for safe-bin resolution. A same-name binary placed in a trusted PATH directory could satisfy safe-bin checks and execute.
Impact
This is an allowlist bypass in exec policy that can lead to command execution in the OpenClaw runtime context when allowlist mode relies on safe bins and an attacker can influence trusted binary locations.
Affected Packages / Versions
- Package:
openclaw(npm) - Vulnerable versions:
<= 2026.2.21-2 - Patched versions:
>= 2026.2.22(planned next release) - Latest published npm version at triage time (2026-02-22):
2026.2.21-2
Root Cause
- Safe-bin trust accepted PATH-derived directories instead of explicit trusted directories.
- Safe-bin execution used shell command tokens that could resolve to shadowed binaries.
Remediation
- Stop trusting PATH-derived directories for safe-bin trust.
- Add explicit
tools.exec.safeBinTrustedDirsfor opt-in extra trusted paths. - Pin safe-bin shell execution to resolved absolute executable paths.
Fix Commit(s)
64b273a71cf0b2f2419c974832cede1fc2158729
Release Process Note
patched_versions is pre-set to the planned next release (2026.2.22). After npm release, this advisory is ready for publish without additional field edits.
OpenClaw thanks @tdjackey for reporting.
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"severity": "MODERATE"
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"details": "### Summary\nIn `openclaw` allowlist mode, `tools.exec.safeBins` trusted PATH-derived directories for safe-bin resolution. A same-name binary placed in a trusted PATH directory could satisfy safe-bin checks and execute.\n\n### Impact\nThis is an allowlist bypass in exec policy that can lead to command execution in the OpenClaw runtime context when allowlist mode relies on safe bins and an attacker can influence trusted binary locations.\n\n### Affected Packages / Versions\n- Package: `openclaw` (npm)\n- Vulnerable versions: `\u003c= 2026.2.21-2`\n- Patched versions: `\u003e= 2026.2.22` (planned next release)\n- Latest published npm version at triage time (2026-02-22): `2026.2.21-2`\n\n### Root Cause\n- Safe-bin trust accepted PATH-derived directories instead of explicit trusted directories.\n- Safe-bin execution used shell command tokens that could resolve to shadowed binaries.\n\n### Remediation\n- Stop trusting PATH-derived directories for safe-bin trust.\n- Add explicit `tools.exec.safeBinTrustedDirs` for opt-in extra trusted paths.\n- Pin safe-bin shell execution to resolved absolute executable paths.\n\n### Fix Commit(s)\n- `64b273a71cf0b2f2419c974832cede1fc2158729`\n\n### Release Process Note\n`patched_versions` is pre-set to the planned next release (`2026.2.22`). After npm release, this advisory is ready for publish without additional field edits.\n\nOpenClaw thanks @tdjackey for reporting.",
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"modified": "2026-03-03T19:50:45Z",
"published": "2026-03-03T19:50:45Z",
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"url": "https://github.com/openclaw/openclaw/commit/64b273a71cf0b2f2419c974832cede1fc2158729"
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"score": "CVSS:4.0/AV:L/AC:L/AT:N/PR:N/UI:N/VC:N/VI:H/VA:N/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N",
"type": "CVSS_V4"
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"summary": "OpenClaw\u0027s tools.exec.safeBins trusted PATH directories allowed binary shadowing in allowlist mode"
}
GHSA-QMHR-QG6C-738P
Vulnerability from github – Published: 2022-05-14 03:06 – Updated: 2022-05-14 03:06Untrusted search path vulnerability in the installer of PlayMemories Home for Windows ver.5.5.01 and earlier allows an attacker to gain privileges via a Trojan horse DLL in an unspecified directory.
{
"affected": [],
"aliases": [
"CVE-2018-0600"
],
"database_specific": {
"cwe_ids": [
"CWE-426"
],
"github_reviewed": false,
"github_reviewed_at": null,
"nvd_published_at": "2018-06-26T14:29:00Z",
"severity": "HIGH"
},
"details": "Untrusted search path vulnerability in the installer of PlayMemories Home for Windows ver.5.5.01 and earlier allows an attacker to gain privileges via a Trojan horse DLL in an unspecified directory.",
"id": "GHSA-qmhr-qg6c-738p",
"modified": "2022-05-14T03:06:58Z",
"published": "2022-05-14T03:06:58Z",
"references": [
{
"type": "ADVISORY",
"url": "https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2018-0600"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "http://jvn.jp/en/jp/JVN13940333/index.html"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "http://support.d-imaging.sony.co.jp/www/disoft/int/download/playmemories-home/win/ja/index.html"
}
],
"schema_version": "1.4.0",
"severity": [
{
"score": "CVSS:3.0/AV:L/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H",
"type": "CVSS_V3"
}
]
}
GHSA-QMM3-WGJ2-H975
Vulnerability from github – Published: 2022-05-14 02:58 – Updated: 2022-05-14 02:58Untrusted search path vulnerability in the installer of Glarysoft Glary Utilities (Glary Utilities 5.99 and earlier and Glary Utilities Pro 5.99 and earlier) allows an attacker to gain privileges via a Trojan horse DLL in an unspecified directory.
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"affected": [],
"aliases": [
"CVE-2018-0619"
],
"database_specific": {
"cwe_ids": [
"CWE-426"
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"github_reviewed": false,
"github_reviewed_at": null,
"nvd_published_at": "2018-07-26T17:29:00Z",
"severity": "HIGH"
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"details": "Untrusted search path vulnerability in the installer of Glarysoft Glary Utilities (Glary Utilities 5.99 and earlier and Glary Utilities Pro 5.99 and earlier) allows an attacker to gain privileges via a Trojan horse DLL in an unspecified directory.",
"id": "GHSA-qmm3-wgj2-h975",
"modified": "2022-05-14T02:58:51Z",
"published": "2022-05-14T02:58:51Z",
"references": [
{
"type": "ADVISORY",
"url": "https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2018-0619"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "http://jvn.jp/en/jp/JVN84967039/index.html"
}
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"schema_version": "1.4.0",
"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-QMR2-J5M9-CQ3M
Vulnerability from github – Published: 2024-09-26 21:31 – Updated: 2025-08-29 21:32A DLL Hijacking caused by drive remapping combined with a poisoning of the activation cache in Microsoft Windows 10, Windows 11, Windows Server 2016, Windows Server 2019, and Windows Server 2022 allows a malicious authenticated attacker to elevate from a medium integrity process to a high integrity process without the intervention of a UAC prompt.
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"affected": [],
"aliases": [
"CVE-2024-6769"
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"database_specific": {
"cwe_ids": [
"CWE-426"
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"github_reviewed": false,
"github_reviewed_at": null,
"nvd_published_at": "2024-09-26T21:15:07Z",
"severity": "HIGH"
},
"details": "A DLL Hijacking caused by drive remapping combined with a poisoning of the activation cache in Microsoft Windows 10, Windows 11, Windows Server 2016, Windows Server 2019, and Windows Server 2022 allows a malicious authenticated attacker to elevate from a medium integrity process to a high integrity process without the intervention of a UAC prompt.",
"id": "GHSA-qmr2-j5m9-cq3m",
"modified": "2025-08-29T21:32:01Z",
"published": "2024-09-26T21:31:11Z",
"references": [
{
"type": "ADVISORY",
"url": "https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2024-6769"
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{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://github.com/fortra/CVE-2024-6769"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://www.fortra.com/security/advisories/research/fr-2024-002"
}
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"severity": [
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"score": "CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:H/UI:N/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.