High severity7.8NVD Advisory· Published Jan 21, 2026· Updated Apr 15, 2026

CVE-2021-47862

Description

Hi-Rez Studios 5.1.6.3 contains an unquoted service path vulnerability in the HiPatchService 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.

Patches

No patches discovered yet.

Vulnerability mechanics

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References

www.exploit-db.com/exploits/49701nvd
www.hirezstudios.comnvd
www.vulncheck.com/advisories/hi-rez-studios-hipatchservice-unquoted-service-pathnvd

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