CWE-428— Unquoted Search Path or Element
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.— MITRE CWE catalog
458 active CVEs classified under this weakness category. Sourced from NVD, GHSA, and vendor advisories. Full definition on MITRE →
CVEs classified under CWE-428page 2 of 10
- CVE-2018-3668HIGHCVSS 7.8EG 7.82018-07-10
Unquoted service paths in Intel Processor Diagnostic Tool (IPDT) before version 4.1.0.27 allows a local attacker to potentially execute arbitrary code.
- CVE-2018-3683HIGHCVSS 7.8EG 7.82018-07-10
Unquoted service paths in Intel Quartus Prime in versions 15.1 - 18.0 allow a local attacker to potentially execute arbitrary code.
- CVE-2018-3684HIGHCVSS 7.8EG 7.82018-07-10
Unquoted service paths in Intel Quartus II in versions 11.0 - 15.0 allow a local attacker to potentially execute arbitrary code.
- CVE-2018-3687HIGHCVSS 7.8EG 7.82018-07-10
Unquoted service paths in Intel Quartus II Programmer and Tools in versions 11.0 - 15.0 allow a local attacker to potentially execute arbitrary code.
- CVE-2018-3688HIGHCVSS 7.8EG 7.82018-07-10
Unquoted service paths in Intel Quartus Prime Programmer and Tools in versions 15.1 - 18.0 allow a local attacker to potentially execute arbitrary code.
- CVE-2018-4873HIGHCVSS 7.8EG 7.82018-05-19
Adobe Creative Cloud Desktop Application versions 4.4.1.298 and earlier have an exploitable Unquoted Search Path vulnerability. Successful exploitation could lead to local privilege escalation.
- CVE-2018-5470HIGHCVSS 7.8EG 7.82018-03-26
Philips IntelliSpace Portal all versions of 8.0.x, and 7.0.x have an unquoted search path or element vulnerability that has been identified, which may allow an authorized local user to execute arbitrary code and escalate their level of pri…
- CVE-2018-6016HIGHCVSS 7.8EG 7.82018-03-12
Unquoted Windows search path vulnerability in the srvInventoryWebServer service in 10-Strike Network Monitor 5.4 allows local users to gain privileges via a malicious artefact.
- CVE-2018-6321HIGHCVSS 7.8EG 7.82018-03-12
Unquoted Windows search path vulnerability in the panda_url_filtering service in Panda Global Protection 17.0.1 allows local users to gain privileges via a malicious artefact.
- CVE-2018-6384HIGHCVSS 7.8EG 7.82018-01-31
Unquoted Windows search path vulnerability in NSClient++ before 0.4.1.73 allows non-privileged local users to execute arbitrary code with elevated privileges on the system via a malicious program.exe executable in the %SYSTEMDRIVE% folder.
- CVE-2019-11093MEDIUMCVSS 6.7EG 6.72019-05-17
Unquoted service path in the installer for the Intel(R) SCS Discovery Utility version 12.0.0.129 and earlier may allow an authenticated user to potentially enable escalation of privilege via local access.
- CVE-2019-14685HIGHCVSS 7.8EG 7.82019-08-21
A local privilege escalation vulnerability exists in Trend Micro Security 2019 (v15.0) in which, if exploited, would allow an attacker to manipulate a specific product feature to load a malicious service.
- CVE-2019-16647HIGHCVSS 7.2EG 7.22019-10-29
Unquoted Search Path in Maxthon 5.1.0 to 5.2.7 Browser for Windows.
- CVE-2019-17658CRITICALCVSS 9.8EG 9.82020-03-12
An unquoted service path vulnerability in the FortiClient FortiTray component of FortiClientWindows v6.2.2 and prior allow an attacker to gain elevated privileges via the FortiClientConsole executable service path.
- CVE-2019-18245HIGHCVSS 7.8EG 7.82019-12-11
Reliable Controls LicenseManager versions 3.4 and prior may allow an authenticated user to insert malicious code into the system root path, which may allow execution of code with elevated privileges of the application.
- CVE-2019-18915HIGHCVSS 7.8EG 7.82020-02-13
A potential security vulnerability has been identified with certain versions of HP System Event Utility prior to version 1.4.33. This vulnerability may allow a local attacker to execute arbitrary code via an HP System Event Utility system …
- CVE-2019-19705HIGHCVSS 7.8EG 7.82022-12-26
Realtek Audio Drivers for Windows, as used on the Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon 20A7, 20A8, 20BS, and 20BT before 6.0.8882.1 and 20KH and 20KG before 6.0.8907.1 (and on many other Lenovo and non-Lenovo products), mishandles DLL preloading.
- CVE-2019-20357HIGHCVSS 7.8EG 7.82020-01-18
A Persistent Arbitrary Code Execution vulnerability exists in the Trend Micro Security 2020 (v160 and 2019 (v15) consumer familiy of products which could potentially allow an attacker the ability to create a malicious program to escalate p…
- CVE-2019-20362HIGHCVSS 7.8EG 7.82020-01-08
In Teradici PCoIP Agent before 19.08.1 and PCoIP Client before 19.08.3, an unquoted service path can cause execution of %PROGRAMFILES(X86)%\Teradici\PCoIP.exe instead of the intended pcoip_vchan_printing_svc.exe file.
- CVE-2019-25231HIGHCVSS 8.4EG 8.42026-01-08
devolo dLAN Cockpit 4.3.1 contains an unquoted service path vulnerability in the 'DevoloNetworkService' that allows local non-privileged users to potentially execute arbitrary code. Attackers can exploit the insecure service path configura…
- CVE-2019-25261HIGHCVSS 7.8EG 7.82026-02-03
AnyDesk 5.4.0 contains an unquoted service path vulnerability in its Windows service configuration that allows local attackers to potentially inject malicious executables. Attackers can exploit the unquoted binary path to place malicious f…
- CVE-2019-25266HIGHCVSS 7.8EG 7.82026-02-06
Wondershare Application Framework Service 2.4.3.231 contains an unquoted service path vulnerability that allows local attackers to potentially execute arbitrary code with elevated privileges. Attackers can exploit the unquoted service path…
- CVE-2019-25267HIGHCVSS 7.8EG 7.82026-02-05
Wing FTP Server 6.0.7 contains an unquoted service path vulnerability that allows local attackers to potentially execute arbitrary code with elevated system privileges. Attackers can exploit the unquoted binary path in the service configur…
- CVE-2019-25269HIGHCVSS 7.8EG 7.82026-02-05
Amiti Antivirus 25.0.640 contains an unquoted service path vulnerability in its Windows service configurations. Attackers can exploit the unquoted path to inject and execute malicious code with elevated LocalSystem privileges by placing ex…
- CVE-2019-25271HIGHCVSS 7.8EG 7.82026-02-05
NETGATE Data Backup 3.0.620 contains an unquoted service path vulnerability in its NGDatBckpSrv Windows service configuration. Attackers can exploit the unquoted path to inject and execute malicious code with LocalSystem privileges by plac…
- CVE-2019-25272HIGHCVSS 7.8EG 7.82026-02-05
TexasSoft CyberPlanet 6.4.131 contains an unquoted service path vulnerability in the CCSrvProxy service that allows local attackers to execute arbitrary code. Attackers can exploit the unquoted path in 'C:\Program Files (x86)\TenaxSoft\Cyb…
- CVE-2019-25273HIGHCVSS 7.8EG 7.82026-02-05
Easy-Hide-IP 5.0.0.3 contains an unquoted service path vulnerability in the EasyRedirect service that allows local attackers to potentially execute arbitrary code. Attackers can exploit the unquoted path in 'C:\Program Files\Easy-Hide-IP\r…
- CVE-2019-25274HIGHCVSS 7.8EG 7.82026-02-05
ProShow Producer 9.0.3797 contains an unquoted service path vulnerability in the ScsiAccess service that allows local attackers to potentially execute arbitrary code. Attackers can exploit the unquoted binary path to inject malicious execu…
- CVE-2019-25275HIGHCVSS 7.8EG 7.82026-02-05
BartVPN 1.2.2 contains an unquoted service path vulnerability in the BartVPNService that allows local attackers to potentially execute arbitrary code with elevated system privileges. Attackers can exploit the unquoted binary path by placin…
- CVE-2019-25276HIGHCVSS 7.8EG 7.82026-02-05
Studio 5000 Logix Designer 30.01.00 contains an unquoted service path vulnerability in the FactoryTalk Activation Service that allows local users to potentially execute code with elevated privileges. Attackers can exploit the unquoted path…
- CVE-2019-25281HIGHCVSS 7.8EG 7.82026-02-05
NCP Secure Entry Client 9.2 contains an unquoted service path vulnerability in multiple Windows services that allows local users to potentially execute arbitrary code. Attackers can exploit the unquoted paths in services like ncprwsnt, rws…
- CVE-2019-25283HIGHCVSS 7.8EG 7.82026-02-05
Shrew Soft VPN Client 2.2.2 contains an unquoted service path vulnerability that allows local users to execute arbitrary code with elevated system privileges. Attackers can place malicious executables in the unquoted service path to gain e…
- CVE-2019-25285HIGHCVSS 7.8EG 7.82026-02-05
Alps Pointing-device Controller 8.1202.1711.04 contains an unquoted service path vulnerability in the ApHidMonitorService that allows local attackers to execute code with elevated privileges. Attackers can place a malicious executable in t…
- CVE-2019-25286HIGHCVSS 7.8EG 7.82026-02-05
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 configurat…
- CVE-2019-25287HIGHCVSS 7.8EG 7.82026-02-05
Adaware Web Companion version 4.8.2078.3950 contains an unquoted service path vulnerability in the WCAssistantService that allows local users to potentially execute code with elevated privileges. Attackers can exploit the unquoted path in …
- CVE-2019-25288HIGHCVSS 7.8EG 7.82026-02-05
Wacom WTabletService 6.6.7-3 contains an unquoted service path vulnerability that allows local attackers to execute malicious code with elevated privileges. Attackers can insert an executable file in the service path to run unauthorized co…
- CVE-2019-25292HIGHCVSS 7.8EG 7.82026-02-06
Alps HID Monitor Service 8.1.0.10 contains an unquoted service path vulnerability that allows local attackers to potentially execute arbitrary code with elevated privileges. Attackers can exploit the unquoted path in C:\Program Files\Apoin…
- CVE-2019-25293HIGHCVSS 7.8EG 7.82026-02-06
BlueStacks App Player 2.4.44.62.57 contains an unquoted service path vulnerability in the BstHdLogRotatorSvc service that allows local attackers to potentially execute arbitrary code. Attackers can exploit the unquoted path in C:\Program F…
- CVE-2019-25302HIGHCVSS 7.8EG 7.82026-02-06
Acer Launch Manager 6.1.7600.16385 contains an unquoted service path vulnerability in the DsiWMIService that allows local users to potentially execute code with elevated privileges. Attackers can exploit the unquoted path in C:\Program Fil…
- CVE-2019-25304HIGHCVSS 7.8EG 7.82026-02-06
SecurOS Enterprise 10.2 contains an unquoted service path vulnerability in the SecurosCtrlService that allows local users to potentially execute code with elevated privileges. Attackers can exploit the unquoted path in C:\Program Files (x8…
- CVE-2019-25305HIGHCVSS 7.8EG 7.82026-02-06
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 sys…
- CVE-2019-25306HIGHCVSS 7.8EG 7.82026-02-11
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 configuratio…
- CVE-2019-25307HIGHCVSS 7.8EG 7.82026-02-11
WorkgroupMail 7.5.1 contains an unquoted service path vulnerability in its Windows service configuration that allows local attackers to potentially execute arbitrary code. Attackers can exploit the unquoted binary path to inject malicious …
- CVE-2019-25308HIGHCVSS 7.8EG 7.82026-02-11
Mikogo 5.2.2.150317 contains an unquoted service path vulnerability in the Mikogo-Service Windows service configuration. Attackers can exploit the unquoted path to inject and execute malicious code with LocalSystem privileges by placing ex…
- CVE-2019-25309HIGHCVSS 7.8EG 7.82026-02-11
Zilab Remote Console Server 3.2.9 contains an unquoted service path vulnerability that allows local attackers to potentially execute arbitrary code with elevated system privileges. Attackers can exploit the unquoted binary path in the serv…
- CVE-2019-25310HIGHCVSS 7.8EG 7.82026-02-11
ActiveFax Server 6.92 Build 0316 contains an unquoted service path vulnerability in the ActiveFaxServiceNT service that allows local attackers to potentially execute arbitrary code. Attackers can exploit the unquoted binary path to inject …
- CVE-2019-25345HIGHCVSS 7.8EG 7.82026-02-12
Realtek IIS Codec Service 6.4.10041.133 contains an unquoted service path vulnerability that allows local attackers to potentially execute arbitrary code. Attackers can exploit the unquoted path in the service configuration to inject malic…
- CVE-2019-25747HIGHCVSS 7.8EG 7.82026-06-19
Network Inventory Advisor 5.0.26.0 installs the niaservice service with an unquoted binary path that allows local attackers to escalate privileges by placing malicious executables in intermediate directories. Attackers can exploit the unqu…
- CVE-2019-6008HIGHCVSS 7.8EG 7.82019-12-26
An unquoted search path vulnerability in Multiple Yokogawa products for Windows (Exaopc (R1.01.00 ? R3.77.00), Exaplog (R1.10.00 ? R3.40.00), Exaquantum (R1.10.00 ? R3.02.00 and R3.15.00), Exaquantum/Batch (R1.01.00 ? R2.50.40), Exasmoc (a…
- CVE-2019-6145MEDIUMCVSS 6.7EG 6.72019-09-20
Forcepoint VPN Client for Windows versions lower than 6.6.1 have an unquoted search path vulnerability. This enables local privilege escalation to SYSTEM user. By default, only local administrators can write executables to the vulnerable d…
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