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CVE-2021-47861

HIGH
Unquoted Search Path or Element (CWE-428)
2026-01-21 disclosure@vulncheck.com
RCE
7.8
CVSS 3.1 · NVD
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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

3
Analysis Generated
Mar 12, 2026 - 21:54 vuln.today
PoC Detected
Jan 26, 2026 - 15:04 vuln.today
Public exploit code
CVE Published
Jan 21, 2026 - 18:16 nvd
HIGH 7.8

DescriptionCVE.org

Event Log Explorer 4.9.3 contains an unquoted service path vulnerability that allows local users to potentially execute arbitrary code with elevated system privileges. Attackers can exploit the unquoted service path by placing malicious executables in specific file system locations that will be executed with LocalSystem account privileges during service startup.

AnalysisAI

Event Log Explorer 4.9.3 contains an unquoted service path vulnerability that allows local users to potentially execute arbitrary code with elevated system privileges. [CVSS 7.8 HIGH]

Technical ContextAI

Event Log Explorer 4.9.3 contains an unquoted service path vulnerability that allows local users to potentially execute arbitrary code with elevated system privileges. Attackers can exploit the unquoted service path by placing malicious executables in specific file system locations that will be executed with LocalSystem account privileges during service startup.

Affected ProductsAI

Event Log Explorer 4.9.3 contains an unquoted service path vulnerability that

RemediationAI

Monitor vendor advisories for a patch.

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CVE-2021-47861 vulnerability details – vuln.today
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