What is the CVSS score of CVE-2021-47790?

CVE-2021-47790 has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 7.8 (High). CVSS vector: CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H. EPSS exploitation probability: 0.0%.

Which versions of Active Webcam are affected by CVE-2021-47790?

Organizations using Active WebCam 11.5 face notable risk from CVE-2021-47790 rated CVSS 7.8. Exploitation could compromise the security of affected deployments.

Is there a public PoC exploit available for CVE-2021-47790?

Yes, a public proof-of-concept exploit is available for CVE-2021-47790. Prioritise patching immediately. EPSS: 0.0%.

How to fix or mitigate CVE-2021-47790?

Within 7 days: Identify all affected systems and apply vendor patches promptly. Monitor vendor channels for patch availability.

Active Webcam CVE-2021-47790

HIGH

Unquoted Search Path or Element (CWE-428)

2026-01-16 disclosure@vulncheck.com

RCE Active Webcam

7.8

CVSS 3.1 · NVD

Severity by source

NVD PRIMARY

7.8 HIGH

AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H

Primary rating from NVD · only source for this CVE.

CVSS VectorNVD

CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H

Attack Vector

Local

Attack Complexity

Low

Privileges Required

Low

User Interaction

None

Scope

Unchanged

Confidentiality

High

Integrity

High

Availability

High

Lifecycle Timeline

Analysis Generated

Mar 12, 2026 - 21:54 vuln.today

PoC Detected

Jan 30, 2026 - 00:59 vuln.today

Public exploit code

CVE Published

Jan 16, 2026 - 00:16 nvd

HIGH 7.8

DescriptionCVE.org

Active WebCam 11.5 contains an unquoted service path vulnerability that allows local attackers to execute arbitrary code with elevated system privileges. Attackers can exploit the misconfigured service path by placing malicious executables in specific directory locations to gain administrative access.

AnalysisAI

Active Webcam versions up to 11.5 contains a vulnerability that allows attackers to execute arbitrary code with elevated system privileges (CVSS 7.8).

Technical ContextAI

affects Active Webcam. Active WebCam 11.5 contains an unquoted service path vulnerability that allows local attackers to execute arbitrary code with elevated system privileges. Attackers can exploit the misconfigured service path by placing malicious executables in specific directory locations to gain administrative access.

RemediationAI

Monitor vendor advisories for a patch.

CVE-2021-47790 vulnerability details – vuln.today

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Active Webcam CVE-2021-47790

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