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 (1,233)
page 54 of 62| CVE | Vendor / Product | Sev | Risk | CVSS | EPSS | KEV | Published | Description |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CVE-2019-12758 | Med | 0.44 | 6.7 | 0.01 | Nov 15, 2019 | Symantec Endpoint Protection, prior to 14.2 RU2, may be susceptible to an unsigned code execution vulnerability, which may allow an individual to execute code without a resident proper digital signature. | ||
| CVE-2019-6333 | Med | 0.44 | 6.7 | 0.01 | Oct 11, 2019 | A potential security vulnerability has been identified with certain versions of HP Touchpoint Analytics prior to version 4.1.4.2827. This vulnerability may allow a local attacker with administrative privileges to execute arbitrary code via an HP Touchpoint Analytics system… | ||
| CVE-2019-3726 | Med | 0.44 | 6.7 | 0.00 | Sep 24, 2019 | An Uncontrolled Search Path Vulnerability is applicable to the following: Dell Update Package (DUP) Framework file versions prior to 19.1.0.413, and Framework file versions prior to 103.4.6.69 used in Dell EMC Servers. Dell Update Package (DUP) Framework file versions prior to… | ||
| CVE-2019-14242 | Med | 0.44 | 6.7 | 0.01 | Jul 30, 2019 | An issue was discovered in Bitdefender products for Windows (Bitdefender Endpoint Security Tool versions prior to 6.6.8.115; and Bitdefender Antivirus Plus, Bitdefender Internet Security, and Bitdefender Total Security versions prior to 23.0.24.120) that can lead to local code… | ||
| CVE-2019-5676 | Med | 0.44 | 6.7 | 0.01 | May 10, 2019 | NVIDIA Windows GPU Display driver software for Windows (all versions) contains a vulnerability in which it incorrectly loads Windows system DLLs without validating the path or signature (also known as a binary planting or DLL preloading attack), leading to escalation of… | ||
| CVE-2017-12313 | Med | 0.44 | 6.7 | 0.01 | Nov 16, 2017 | An untrusted search path (aka DLL Preload) vulnerability in the Cisco Network Academy Packet Tracer software could allow an authenticated, local attacker to execute arbitrary code via DLL hijacking if a local user with administrative privileges executes the installer in the… | ||
| CVE-2017-6417 | Med | 0.44 | 6.7 | 0.01 | Mar 21, 2017 | Code injection vulnerability in Avira Total Security Suite 15.0 (and earlier), Optimization Suite 15.0 (and earlier), Internet Security Suite 15.0 (and earlier), and Free Security Suite 15.0 (and earlier) allows a local attacker to bypass a self-protection mechanism, inject… | ||
| CVE-2017-5567 | Med | 0.44 | 6.7 | 0.01 | Mar 21, 2017 | Code injection vulnerability in Avast Premier 12.3 (and earlier), Internet Security 12.3 (and earlier), Pro Antivirus 12.3 (and earlier), and Free Antivirus 12.3 (and earlier) allows a local attacker to bypass a self-protection mechanism, inject arbitrary code, and take full… | ||
| CVE-2017-5566 | Med | 0.44 | 6.7 | 0.01 | Mar 21, 2017 | Code injection vulnerability in AVG Ultimate 17.1 (and earlier), AVG Internet Security 17.1 (and earlier), and AVG AntiVirus FREE 17.1 (and earlier) allows a local attacker to bypass a self-protection mechanism, inject arbitrary code, and take full control of any AVG process via… | ||
| CVE-2017-5565 | Med | 0.44 | 6.7 | 0.01 | Mar 21, 2017 | Code injection vulnerability in Trend Micro Maximum Security 11.0 (and earlier), Internet Security 11.0 (and earlier), and Antivirus+ Security 11.0 (and earlier) allows a local attacker to bypass a self-protection mechanism, inject arbitrary code, and take full control of any… | ||
| CVE-2026-28393 | Hig | 0.43 | 7.7 | 0.01 | Mar 5, 2026 | OpenClaw versions 2.0.0-beta3 prior to 2026.2.14 contain a path traversal vulnerability in hook transform module loading that allows arbitrary JavaScript execution. The hooks.mappings[].transform.module parameter accepts absolute paths and traversal sequences, enabling attackers… | ||
| CVE-2025-11772 | Med | 0.43 | 6.6 | 0.00 | Dec 1, 2025 | A carefully crafted DLL, copied to C:\ProgramData\Synaptics folder, allows a local user to execute arbitrary code with elevated privileges during driver installation. | ||
| CVE-2024-39820 | Med | 0.43 | 6.6 | 0.00 | Jul 15, 2024 | Uncontrolled search path element in the installer for Zoom Workplace Desktop App for macOS before version 6.0.10 may allow an authenticated user to conduct a denial of service via local access. | ||
| CVE-2019-3667 | Med | 0.43 | 6.6 | 0.00 | Dec 11, 2019 | DLL Search Order Hijacking vulnerability in the Microsoft Windows client in McAfee Tech Check 3.0.0.17 and earlier allows local users to execute arbitrary code via the local folder placed there by an attacker. | ||
| CVE-2025-64995 | Med | 0.42 | 6.5 | 0.00 | Dec 11, 2025 | A privilege escalation vulnerability was discovered in TeamViewer DEX (former 1E DEX), specifically within the 1E-Exchange-NomadClientHealth-ConfigureGeneralSetting instruction prior V3.4. Improper protection of the execution path on the local device allows attackers, with local… | ||
| CVE-2025-64994 | Med | 0.42 | 6.5 | 0.00 | Dec 11, 2025 | A privilege escalation vulnerability was discovered in TeamViewer DEX (former 1E DEX), specifically within the 1E-Nomad-SetWorkRate instruction prior V17.1. The improper handling of executable search paths could allow local attackers with write access to a PATH directory on a… | ||
| CVE-2024-24916 | Med | 0.42 | 6.5 | 0.03 | Jun 19, 2025 | Untrusted DLLs in the installer's directory may be loaded and executed, leading to potentially arbitrary code execution with the installer's privileges (admin). | ||
| CVE-2024-42191 | Med | 0.42 | 6.5 | 0.00 | May 30, 2025 | HCL Traveler for Microsoft Outlook (HTMO) is susceptible to a COM hijacking vulnerability which could allow an attacker to modify or replace the application with malicious content. | ||
| CVE-2024-42190 | Med | 0.42 | 6.5 | 0.00 | May 30, 2025 | HCL Traveler for Microsoft Outlook (HTMO) is susceptible to a DLL hijacking vulnerability which could allow an attacker to modify or replace the application with malicious content. | ||
| CVE-2025-3051 | Med | 0.42 | 6.5 | 0.00 | Apr 1, 2025 | Linux::Statm::Tiny for Perl before 0.0701 allows untrusted code from the current working directory ('.') to be loaded similar to CVE-2016-1238. If an attacker can place a malicious file in current working directory, it may be loaded instead of the intended file, potentially… |
- risk 0.44cvss 6.7epss 0.01
Symantec Endpoint Protection, prior to 14.2 RU2, may be susceptible to an unsigned code execution vulnerability, which may allow an individual to execute code without a resident proper digital signature.
- risk 0.44cvss 6.7epss 0.01
A potential security vulnerability has been identified with certain versions of HP Touchpoint Analytics prior to version 4.1.4.2827. This vulnerability may allow a local attacker with administrative privileges to execute arbitrary code via an HP Touchpoint Analytics system…
- risk 0.44cvss 6.7epss 0.00
An Uncontrolled Search Path Vulnerability is applicable to the following: Dell Update Package (DUP) Framework file versions prior to 19.1.0.413, and Framework file versions prior to 103.4.6.69 used in Dell EMC Servers. Dell Update Package (DUP) Framework file versions prior to…
- risk 0.44cvss 6.7epss 0.01
An issue was discovered in Bitdefender products for Windows (Bitdefender Endpoint Security Tool versions prior to 6.6.8.115; and Bitdefender Antivirus Plus, Bitdefender Internet Security, and Bitdefender Total Security versions prior to 23.0.24.120) that can lead to local code…
- risk 0.44cvss 6.7epss 0.01
NVIDIA Windows GPU Display driver software for Windows (all versions) contains a vulnerability in which it incorrectly loads Windows system DLLs without validating the path or signature (also known as a binary planting or DLL preloading attack), leading to escalation of…
- risk 0.44cvss 6.7epss 0.01
An untrusted search path (aka DLL Preload) vulnerability in the Cisco Network Academy Packet Tracer software could allow an authenticated, local attacker to execute arbitrary code via DLL hijacking if a local user with administrative privileges executes the installer in the…
- risk 0.44cvss 6.7epss 0.01
Code injection vulnerability in Avira Total Security Suite 15.0 (and earlier), Optimization Suite 15.0 (and earlier), Internet Security Suite 15.0 (and earlier), and Free Security Suite 15.0 (and earlier) allows a local attacker to bypass a self-protection mechanism, inject…
- risk 0.44cvss 6.7epss 0.01
Code injection vulnerability in Avast Premier 12.3 (and earlier), Internet Security 12.3 (and earlier), Pro Antivirus 12.3 (and earlier), and Free Antivirus 12.3 (and earlier) allows a local attacker to bypass a self-protection mechanism, inject arbitrary code, and take full…
- risk 0.44cvss 6.7epss 0.01
Code injection vulnerability in AVG Ultimate 17.1 (and earlier), AVG Internet Security 17.1 (and earlier), and AVG AntiVirus FREE 17.1 (and earlier) allows a local attacker to bypass a self-protection mechanism, inject arbitrary code, and take full control of any AVG process via…
- risk 0.44cvss 6.7epss 0.01
Code injection vulnerability in Trend Micro Maximum Security 11.0 (and earlier), Internet Security 11.0 (and earlier), and Antivirus+ Security 11.0 (and earlier) allows a local attacker to bypass a self-protection mechanism, inject arbitrary code, and take full control of any…
- risk 0.43cvss 7.7epss 0.01
OpenClaw versions 2.0.0-beta3 prior to 2026.2.14 contain a path traversal vulnerability in hook transform module loading that allows arbitrary JavaScript execution. The hooks.mappings[].transform.module parameter accepts absolute paths and traversal sequences, enabling attackers…
- risk 0.43cvss 6.6epss 0.00
A carefully crafted DLL, copied to C:\ProgramData\Synaptics folder, allows a local user to execute arbitrary code with elevated privileges during driver installation.
- risk 0.43cvss 6.6epss 0.00
Uncontrolled search path element in the installer for Zoom Workplace Desktop App for macOS before version 6.0.10 may allow an authenticated user to conduct a denial of service via local access.
- risk 0.43cvss 6.6epss 0.00
DLL Search Order Hijacking vulnerability in the Microsoft Windows client in McAfee Tech Check 3.0.0.17 and earlier allows local users to execute arbitrary code via the local folder placed there by an attacker.
- risk 0.42cvss 6.5epss 0.00
A privilege escalation vulnerability was discovered in TeamViewer DEX (former 1E DEX), specifically within the 1E-Exchange-NomadClientHealth-ConfigureGeneralSetting instruction prior V3.4. Improper protection of the execution path on the local device allows attackers, with local…
- risk 0.42cvss 6.5epss 0.00
A privilege escalation vulnerability was discovered in TeamViewer DEX (former 1E DEX), specifically within the 1E-Nomad-SetWorkRate instruction prior V17.1. The improper handling of executable search paths could allow local attackers with write access to a PATH directory on a…
- risk 0.42cvss 6.5epss 0.03
Untrusted DLLs in the installer's directory may be loaded and executed, leading to potentially arbitrary code execution with the installer's privileges (admin).
- risk 0.42cvss 6.5epss 0.00
HCL Traveler for Microsoft Outlook (HTMO) is susceptible to a COM hijacking vulnerability which could allow an attacker to modify or replace the application with malicious content.
- risk 0.42cvss 6.5epss 0.00
HCL Traveler for Microsoft Outlook (HTMO) is susceptible to a DLL hijacking vulnerability which could allow an attacker to modify or replace the application with malicious content.
- risk 0.42cvss 6.5epss 0.00
Linux::Statm::Tiny for Perl before 0.0701 allows untrusted code from the current working directory ('.') to be loaded similar to CVE-2016-1238. If an attacker can place a malicious file in current working directory, it may be loaded instead of the intended file, potentially…