Punto Switcher 4.5.0.583 Unquoted Search Path via WinExec
Description
Punto Switcher through 4.5.0.583 contains an unquoted search path element vulnerability that allows local attackers to execute arbitrary code by exploiting the application's call to WinExec without a fully qualified path for RunDll32.exe when invoking shell32.dll Control_RunDLL input.dll. Attackers can place a malicious executable earlier in the search order to achieve arbitrary code execution in the context of the affected user.
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Affected products
1- Range: <=4.5.0.583
Patches
Vulnerability mechanics
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References
3- spektion.com/articles/cve-2026-25865-punto-switchermitrevendor-advisory
- www.vulncheck.com/advisories/punto-switcher-unquoted-search-path-via-winexecmitrethird-party-advisory
- yandex.ru/soft/puntomitreproduct
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