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

CVE-2021-47874

Description

VFS for Git 1.0.21014.1 contains an unquoted service path vulnerability in the GVFS.Service Windows service that allows local attackers to execute code with elevated privileges. Attackers can exploit the unquoted binary path to inject malicious executables that will be launched with LocalSystem privileges during service startup or system reboot.

Patches

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Vulnerability mechanics

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References

vfsforgit.orgnvd
www.exploit-db.com/exploits/49661nvd
www.vulncheck.com/advisories/vfs-for-git-gvfsservice-unquoted-service-pathnvd

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