CWE-427
Uncontrolled Search Path Element
Description
The product uses a fixed or controlled search path to find resources, but one or more locations in that path can be under the control of unintended actors.
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Related attack patterns (CAPEC)
CAPEC-38 · CAPEC-471
CVEs mapped to this weakness (1,213)
page 19 of 61| CVE | Vendor / Product | Sev | Risk | CVSS | EPSS | KEV | Published | Description |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CVE-2021-44198 | Hig | 0.51 | 7.8 | 0.00 | Nov 29, 2021 | DLL hijacking could lead to local privilege escalation. The following products are affected: Acronis Cyber Protect 15 (Windows) before build 28035 | ||
| CVE-2021-0082 | Hig | 0.51 | 7.8 | 0.00 | Nov 17, 2021 | Uncontrolled search path in software installer for Intel(R) PROSet/Wireless WiFi in Windows 10 may allow an authenticated user to potentially enable escalation of privilege via local access. | ||
| CVE-2021-31853 | Hig | 0.51 | 7.8 | 0.00 | Nov 10, 2021 | DLL Search Order Hijacking Vulnerability in McAfee Drive Encryption (MDE) prior to 7.3.0 HF2 (7.3.0.183) allows local users to execute arbitrary code and escalate privileges via execution from a compromised folder. | ||
| CVE-2021-38420 | Hig | 0.51 | 7.8 | 0.00 | Nov 3, 2021 | Delta Electronics DIALink versions 1.2.4.0 and prior default permissions give extensive permissions to low-privileged user accounts, which may allow an attacker to modify the installation directory and upload malicious files. | ||
| CVE-2021-38416 | Hig | 0.51 | 7.8 | 0.00 | Nov 3, 2021 | Delta Electronics DIALink versions 1.2.4.0 and prior insecurely loads libraries, which may allow an attacker to use DLL hijacking and takeover the system where the software is installed. | ||
| CVE-2021-22037 | Hig | 0.51 | 7.8 | 0.00 | Oct 29, 2021 | Under certain circumstances, when manipulating the Windows registry, InstallBuilder uses the reg.exe system command. The full path to the command is not enforced, which results in a search in the search path until a binary can be identified. This makes the installer/uninstaller… | ||
| CVE-2021-30359 | Hig | 0.51 | 7.8 | 0.04 | Oct 22, 2021 | The Harmony Browse and the SandBlast Agent for Browsers installers must have admin privileges to execute some steps during the installation. Because the MS Installer allows regular users to repair their installation, an attacker running an installer before 90.08.7405 can start… | ||
| CVE-2021-42103 | Hig | 0.51 | 7.8 | 0.00 | Oct 21, 2021 | An uncontrolled search path element vulnerabilities in Trend Micro Apex One and Apex One as a Service could allow a local attacker to escalate privileges on affected installations. An attacker must first obtain the ability to execute low-privileged code on the target system in… | ||
| CVE-2021-42102 | Hig | 0.51 | 7.8 | 0.00 | Oct 21, 2021 | An uncontrolled search path element vulnerabilities in Trend Micro Apex One and Apex One as a Service agents could allow a local attacker to escalate privileges on affected installations. An attacker must first obtain the ability to execute low-privileged code on the target… | ||
| CVE-2021-42101 | Hig | 0.51 | 7.8 | 0.00 | Oct 21, 2021 | An uncontrolled search path element vulnerabilities in Trend Micro Apex One and Apex One as a Service could allow a local attacker to escalate privileges on affected installations. An attacker must first obtain the ability to execute low-privileged code on the target system in… | ||
| CVE-2021-28130 | Hig | 0.51 | 7.8 | 0.00 | Sep 24, 2021 | Dr.Web Firewall 12.5.2.4160 on Windows incorrectly restricts applications signed by Dr.Web. A DLL for a custom payload within a legitimate binary (e.g., frwl_svc.exe) bypasses firewall filters. | ||
| CVE-2021-26750 | Hig | 0.51 | 7.8 | 0.00 | Sep 23, 2021 | DLL hijacking in Panda Agent <=1.16.11 in Panda Security, S.L.U. Panda Adaptive Defense 360 <= 8.0.17 allows attacker to escalate privileges via maliciously crafted DLL file. | ||
| CVE-2021-36216 | Hig | 0.51 | 7.8 | 0.00 | Sep 8, 2021 | LINE for Windows 6.2.1.2289 and before allows arbitrary code execution via malicious DLL injection. | ||
| CVE-2021-22775 | Hig | 0.51 | 7.8 | 0.00 | Sep 2, 2021 | A CWE-427: Uncontrolled Search Path Element vulnerability exists in GP-Pro EX,V4.09.250 and prior, that could cause local code execution with elevated privileges when installing the software. | ||
| CVE-2021-20793 | Hig | 0.51 | 7.8 | 0.00 | Aug 26, 2021 | Untrusted search path vulnerability in the installer of Sony Audio USB Driver V1.10 and prior and the installer of HAP Music Transfer Ver.1.3.0 and prior allows an attacker to gain privileges and execute arbitrary code via a Trojan horse DLL in an unspecified directory. | ||
| CVE-2021-28594 | Hig | 0.51 | 7.8 | 0.03 | Aug 24, 2021 | Adobe Creative Cloud Desktop Application (installer) version 2.4 (and earlier) is affected by an Uncontrolled Search Path Element vulnerability. An unauthenticated attacker could leverage this vulnerability to achieve arbitrary code execution in the context of the current user.… | ||
| CVE-2021-28595 | Hig | 0.51 | 7.8 | 0.03 | Aug 20, 2021 | Adobe Dimension version 3.4 (and earlier) is affected by an Uncontrolled Search Path Element element. An unauthenticated attacker could leverage this vulnerability to achieve arbitrary code execution in the context of the current user. Exploitation of this issue requires user… | ||
| CVE-2021-38086 | Hig | 0.51 | 7.8 | 0.00 | Aug 12, 2021 | Acronis Cyber Protect 15 for Windows prior to build 27009 and Acronis Agent for Windows prior to build 26226 allowed local privilege escalation via DLL hijacking. | ||
| CVE-2021-38571 | Hig | 0.51 | 7.8 | 0.01 | Aug 11, 2021 | An issue was discovered in Foxit Reader and PhantomPDF before 10.1.4. It allows DLL hijacking, aka CNVD-C-2021-68000 and CNVD-C-2021-68502. | ||
| CVE-2021-0160 | Hig | 0.51 | 7.8 | 0.00 | Aug 11, 2021 | Uncontrolled search path in some Intel(R) NUC Pro Chassis Element AverMedia Capture Card drivers before version 3.0.64.143 may allow an authenticated user to potentially enable escalation of privilege via local access. |
- risk 0.51cvss 7.8epss 0.00
DLL hijacking could lead to local privilege escalation. The following products are affected: Acronis Cyber Protect 15 (Windows) before build 28035
- risk 0.51cvss 7.8epss 0.00
Uncontrolled search path in software installer for Intel(R) PROSet/Wireless WiFi in Windows 10 may allow an authenticated user to potentially enable escalation of privilege via local access.
- risk 0.51cvss 7.8epss 0.00
DLL Search Order Hijacking Vulnerability in McAfee Drive Encryption (MDE) prior to 7.3.0 HF2 (7.3.0.183) allows local users to execute arbitrary code and escalate privileges via execution from a compromised folder.
- risk 0.51cvss 7.8epss 0.00
Delta Electronics DIALink versions 1.2.4.0 and prior default permissions give extensive permissions to low-privileged user accounts, which may allow an attacker to modify the installation directory and upload malicious files.
- risk 0.51cvss 7.8epss 0.00
Delta Electronics DIALink versions 1.2.4.0 and prior insecurely loads libraries, which may allow an attacker to use DLL hijacking and takeover the system where the software is installed.
- risk 0.51cvss 7.8epss 0.00
Under certain circumstances, when manipulating the Windows registry, InstallBuilder uses the reg.exe system command. The full path to the command is not enforced, which results in a search in the search path until a binary can be identified. This makes the installer/uninstaller…
- risk 0.51cvss 7.8epss 0.04
The Harmony Browse and the SandBlast Agent for Browsers installers must have admin privileges to execute some steps during the installation. Because the MS Installer allows regular users to repair their installation, an attacker running an installer before 90.08.7405 can start…
- risk 0.51cvss 7.8epss 0.00
An uncontrolled search path element vulnerabilities in Trend Micro Apex One and Apex One as a Service could allow a local attacker to escalate privileges on affected installations. An attacker must first obtain the ability to execute low-privileged code on the target system in…
- risk 0.51cvss 7.8epss 0.00
An uncontrolled search path element vulnerabilities in Trend Micro Apex One and Apex One as a Service agents could allow a local attacker to escalate privileges on affected installations. An attacker must first obtain the ability to execute low-privileged code on the target…
- risk 0.51cvss 7.8epss 0.00
An uncontrolled search path element vulnerabilities in Trend Micro Apex One and Apex One as a Service could allow a local attacker to escalate privileges on affected installations. An attacker must first obtain the ability to execute low-privileged code on the target system in…
- risk 0.51cvss 7.8epss 0.00
Dr.Web Firewall 12.5.2.4160 on Windows incorrectly restricts applications signed by Dr.Web. A DLL for a custom payload within a legitimate binary (e.g., frwl_svc.exe) bypasses firewall filters.
- risk 0.51cvss 7.8epss 0.00
DLL hijacking in Panda Agent <=1.16.11 in Panda Security, S.L.U. Panda Adaptive Defense 360 <= 8.0.17 allows attacker to escalate privileges via maliciously crafted DLL file.
- risk 0.51cvss 7.8epss 0.00
LINE for Windows 6.2.1.2289 and before allows arbitrary code execution via malicious DLL injection.
- risk 0.51cvss 7.8epss 0.00
A CWE-427: Uncontrolled Search Path Element vulnerability exists in GP-Pro EX,V4.09.250 and prior, that could cause local code execution with elevated privileges when installing the software.
- risk 0.51cvss 7.8epss 0.00
Untrusted search path vulnerability in the installer of Sony Audio USB Driver V1.10 and prior and the installer of HAP Music Transfer Ver.1.3.0 and prior allows an attacker to gain privileges and execute arbitrary code via a Trojan horse DLL in an unspecified directory.
- risk 0.51cvss 7.8epss 0.03
Adobe Creative Cloud Desktop Application (installer) version 2.4 (and earlier) is affected by an Uncontrolled Search Path Element vulnerability. An unauthenticated attacker could leverage this vulnerability to achieve arbitrary code execution in the context of the current user.…
- risk 0.51cvss 7.8epss 0.03
Adobe Dimension version 3.4 (and earlier) is affected by an Uncontrolled Search Path Element element. An unauthenticated attacker could leverage this vulnerability to achieve arbitrary code execution in the context of the current user. Exploitation of this issue requires user…
- risk 0.51cvss 7.8epss 0.00
Acronis Cyber Protect 15 for Windows prior to build 27009 and Acronis Agent for Windows prior to build 26226 allowed local privilege escalation via DLL hijacking.
- risk 0.51cvss 7.8epss 0.01
An issue was discovered in Foxit Reader and PhantomPDF before 10.1.4. It allows DLL hijacking, aka CNVD-C-2021-68000 and CNVD-C-2021-68502.
- risk 0.51cvss 7.8epss 0.00
Uncontrolled search path in some Intel(R) NUC Pro Chassis Element AverMedia Capture Card drivers before version 3.0.64.143 may allow an authenticated user to potentially enable escalation of privilege via local access.