CWE-428

Unquoted Search Path or Element

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Description

The product uses a search path that contains an unquoted element, in which the element contains whitespace or other separators. This can cause the product to access resources in a parent path.

If a malicious individual has access to the file system, it is possible to elevate privileges by inserting such a file as "C:\Program.exe" to be run by a privileged program making use of WinExec.

Hierarchy (View 1000)

Parents

CWE-668

Children

none

CVEs mapped to this weakness (210)

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CVE	Sev	Risk	CVSS	Published	Description
CVE-2020-37045	Hig	0.51	7.8	Feb 1, 2026	Veritas NetBackup 7.0 contains an unquoted service path vulnerability in the NetBackup INET Daemon service that allows local users to potentially execute arbitrary code. Attackers can exploit the unquoted path in C:\Program Files\Veritas\NetBackup\bin\bpinetd.exe to inject malicious code that would execute with elevated LocalSystem privileges.
CVE-2020-37037	Hig	0.51	7.8	Feb 1, 2026	Avast SecureLine 5.5.522.0 contains an unquoted service path vulnerability that allows local users to potentially execute code with elevated system privileges. Attackers can exploit the unquoted path in the service configuration to inject malicious code that would execute with LocalSystem account permissions during service startup.
CVE-2020-37060	Hig	0.51	7.8	Jan 30, 2026	Atomic Alarm Clock 6.3 contains a local privilege escalation vulnerability in its service configuration that allows attackers to execute arbitrary code with SYSTEM privileges. Attackers can exploit the unquoted service path by placing a malicious executable named 'Program.exe' to gain persistent system-level access.
CVE-2020-37059	Hig	0.51	7.8	Jan 30, 2026	Popcorn Time 6.2.1.14 contains an unquoted service path vulnerability that allows local non-privileged users to potentially execute code with elevated system privileges. Attackers can insert malicious executables in Program Files (x86) or system root directories to be executed with SYSTEM-level permissions during service startup.
CVE-2020-37058	Hig	0.51	7.8	Jan 30, 2026	Andrea ST Filters Service 1.0.64.7 contains an unquoted service path vulnerability in its Windows service configuration. Local attackers can exploit the unquoted path to inject malicious code that will execute with elevated LocalSystem privileges during service startup.
CVE-2020-37030	Hig	0.51	7.8	Jan 30, 2026	Outline Service 1.3.3 contains an unquoted service path vulnerability that allows local users to potentially execute arbitrary code with elevated system privileges. Attackers can exploit the unquoted binary path in C:\Program Files (x86)\Outline to inject malicious code that would execute with LocalSystem permissions during service startup.
CVE-2020-37021	Hig	0.51	7.8	Jan 29, 2026	10-Strike Bandwidth Monitor 3.9 contains an unquoted service path vulnerability in multiple services that allows local attackers to escalate privileges. Attackers can place a malicious executable in specific file path locations to achieve privilege escalation to SYSTEM during service startup.
CVE-2020-37020	Hig	0.51	7.8	Jan 29, 2026	SonarQube 8.3.1 contains an unquoted service path vulnerability that allows local attackers to gain SYSTEM privileges by exploiting the service executable path. Attackers can replace the wrapper.exe in the service path with a malicious executable to execute code with highest system privileges during service restart.
CVE-2020-37017	Hig	0.51	7.8	Jan 29, 2026	CodeMeter 6.60 contains an unquoted service path vulnerability that allows local users to potentially execute arbitrary code with elevated system privileges. Attackers can exploit the unquoted binary path in the CodeMeter Runtime Server service to inject malicious code that would execute with LocalSystem permissions.
CVE-2020-37016	Hig	0.51	7.8	Jan 29, 2026	BarcodeOCR 19.3.6 contains an unquoted service path vulnerability that allows local attackers to execute code with elevated privileges during system startup. Attackers can exploit the unquoted path in the service configuration to inject malicious executables that will run with LocalSystem privileges.
CVE-2020-36992	Hig	0.51	7.8	Jan 28, 2026	Nord VPN 6.31.13.0 contains an unquoted service path vulnerability in its nordvpn-service that allows local attackers to execute code with elevated privileges. Attackers can exploit the unquoted binary path during system startup or reboot to potentially run malicious code with LocalSystem permissions.
CVE-2020-36991	Hig	0.51	7.8	Jan 28, 2026	ShareMouse 5.0.43 contains an unquoted service path vulnerability that allows local users to potentially execute arbitrary code with elevated system privileges. Attackers can exploit the insecure service path configuration by placing malicious executables in specific system directories to gain elevated access during service startup.
CVE-2020-36990	Hig	0.51	7.8	Jan 28, 2026	Input Director 1.4.3 contains an unquoted service path vulnerability in its Windows service configuration 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.
CVE-2020-36989	Hig	0.51	7.8	Jan 28, 2026	ForensiT AppX Management Service 2.2.0.4 contains an unquoted service path vulnerability that allows local users to potentially execute arbitrary code with elevated system privileges. Attackers can exploit the unquoted path in the service configuration to inject malicious code that would execute with LocalSystem account permissions during service startup.
CVE-2020-36987	Hig	0.51	7.8	Jan 28, 2026	Program Access Controller 1.2.0.0 contains an unquoted service path vulnerability in PACService.exe 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.
CVE-2020-36986	Hig	0.51	7.8	Jan 28, 2026	Prey 1.9.6 contains an unquoted service path vulnerability that allows local users to potentially execute code with elevated privileges. Attackers can exploit the unquoted path in the CronService to insert malicious code that would execute during application startup or system reboot.
CVE-2020-36985	Hig	0.51	7.8	Jan 28, 2026	IP Watcher 3.0.0.30 contains an unquoted service path vulnerability in its Windows service configuration that allows local attackers to execute arbitrary code. Attackers can exploit the unquoted binary path to inject malicious executables that will be launched with elevated LocalSystem privileges during service startup.
CVE-2020-36984	Hig	0.51	7.8	Jan 28, 2026	EPSON 1.124 contains an unquoted service path vulnerability in the SENADB service that allows local attackers to execute code with elevated system privileges. Attackers can exploit the unquoted path in C:\Program Files (x86)\EPSON_P2B\Printer Software\Status Monitor\ to inject malicious executables that will run with LocalSystem permissions.
CVE-2020-36983	Hig	0.51	7.8	Jan 27, 2026	Quick 'n Easy FTP Service 3.2 contains an unquoted service path vulnerability that allows local attackers to execute arbitrary code during service startup. Attackers can exploit the misconfigured service binary path to inject malicious executables with elevated LocalSystem privileges during system boot or service restart.
CVE-2020-36982	Hig	0.51	7.8	Jan 27, 2026	Motorola Device Manager 2.5.4 contains an unquoted service path vulnerability in the MotoHelperService.exe service that allows local users to potentially inject malicious code. Attackers can exploit the unquoted path in the service configuration to execute arbitrary code with elevated system privileges during service startup.